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Despite your best efforts, the romantic relationship between you and your spouse just couldn’t be salvaged. Divorce is the only feasible option that’s left. You’re not looking forward to the divorce process but you are confident that you can come through the other...
After filing for divorce and having your marital assets and debts divided, you may breathe a sigh of relief. It means the arguing, contention and stress are behind you, right? Unfortunately, this isn't always the case. Even if a marital debt is assigned to your...
Divorce is emotional and full of challenges and speed bumps you must overcome. Once you receive notice that it is final, you may wonder, “what now?” While it’s time to start a new life on your own (or with your children), there are a few things you should remember to...
Birdnesting may be a viable option if you and your ex-spouse are still friendly after your divorce. This approach allows children to stay in the same home while their parents rotate living there on a temporary basis. Here's what you need to know about this...
Parents divorcing means that they need to consider what’s happening with the children. This often means they need to focus solely on how things will affect the children. The things that led to their split can’t play a role in any decision they make. As co-parents,...
You’ve been married for many years now and have done your best to make it a success. Unfortunately, it just wasn’t meant to be. You want to begin the next chapter of your life and the first step of this is finalizing the divorce. As you’re over 50 and the marriage...
The law says that you and your co-parent are obligated to provide financial support to your children even if you are divorced. The failure to do so harms children and poses significant hardships to the custodial parent. All Southern Illinois child support orders...
A mother has automatic rights after the birth of a child. No one will ever question her relationship with the baby to whom she gave birth. Fathers aren't nearly that fortunate. There can be a lot of confusion regarding who the actual father is. The husband of the...
If you’ve ever heard someone say that they are staying together for the kids, they’re talking about a situation in which they want to get divorced. However, since they have children, they believe that it is best for the kids if they don’t get divorced. They think this...
Many people write prenuptial agreements (also called a prenup) before they’re married. A prenup is a contract that often works to safeguard assets if there is ever a divorce. However, prenups capture a moment in time, and you may find that your prenup no longer suits...
