Jesse Jackson Jr. recently returned to Chicago to partake in a hearing associated with his divorce case that continues to drag on. Jackson Jr. has made it clear that he is taking the necessary steps to protect his children as the divorce case moves forward. He added...
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Five More Reasons To Talk To A Divorce Lawyer
Things aren't going well at home - although you and your spouse live under the same roof, you haven't spoken in weeks, your sex life is nonexistent and you've had about all you can take of the cold shoulders, icy stares and years of unhappiness and dissatisfaction....
Actor files for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences
Divorce can be complicated for any couple, but it is often even more complex for celebrities and those with a high net worth. Fortunately, there are various steps that couples can take to simplify the process, such as turning to an expert who is well-versed...
Singer’s marriage ends following domestic incident
From frequent disagreements to domestic violence, there are all sorts of reasons why couples decide to separate. In Belleville, and across the rest of Illinois, it is imperative for those who are preparing to divorce to work toward a positive outcome while...
Dealing with child removal in Illinois
If you are a non-custodial parent who already struggles with not spending enough time with your child, you may be terrified by the thought of the child's other parent relocating far away. If you live in Belleville, Illinois, and your child moves to Florida, it may be...
Factors that influence the division of marital property
According to the State of Illinois Data Portal, there were more than 32,000 divorces in 2009 across the state. For residents of Belleville, or any other part of Illinois, it is important to understand which factors influence how marital property is divided....
Taking a look at divorce statistics
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than two million marriages were performed in the United States during 2014. However, there were over 800,000 annulments and divorces across the nation over the course of the same year. In Belleville,...
Dealing with divorce is painful, regardless of who you are
When people in Belleville read about celebrity divorces, they often see pictures of people who are well-dressed, coifed and smiling as if they don't have a care in the world. With a perceived distance from the real world around them, these people seem to marry on a...
Divorce and parental relocation
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there were more than 33,000 annulments and divorces in the state over the course of 2011. For many couples in Belleville, and other parts of Illinois, filing for divorce is necessary. However, married couples...
Taking the right approach to divorce
When a couple decides to divorce, they may have a number of decisions to make. For example, some couples are able to avoid court during their divorce, while others have to take their case to court. If you are preparing to separate from your spouse in Belleville, or...