Making the decision to get a divorce can be difficult. Sometimes, you may have a specific reason for making the choice. For example, if your spouse had an affair, it may push you to end the relationship. In other situations, you may not have any specific reason for...
Anything you do to reduce conflict in important family decisions represents a step in the right direction. A steady approach to estate planning has the potential to eliminate worries and uncertainty. A few smart steps allow you to enjoy the advantages of making a plan...
Estate planning should provide a comprehensive strategy for your family to follow after death. With so many tools available to utilize, you may want to diversify your estate to consider various elements. In exploring options, you may want to explore a trust. A trust...
Child support orders are common following a divorce involving minor children. The court recognizes that the circumstances of either the child or one of the parents can change at any moment. For that reason, you can file for a modification of a child support order....
Having a lake house can be a great deal of fun. If you purchased your vacation home during your marriage, though, it is probably part of your marital estate. As such, you must address its post-divorce ownership when you are wrapping up your marriage. In Illinois,...
Social media has the ability to bring people together all over the world. It is great for keeping in touch with friends and family, as well as showing off your personal and professional accomplishments. If you are currently navigating a divorce, social media can have...
Co-parents must move away from their child and custodial parent for many different reasons, ranging from active military duty to taking care of sick, elderly or injured relatives. In these situations, the co-parent who moves might wonder whether or not it is possible...
Many Illinois residents fail to create estate plans. Some feel as if they do not have enough assets to make creating an estate plan worthwhile. Others neglect to create them because they fear there is a significant time commitment or expense involved. However,...
If you plan on getting a divorce, you may worry about how your life will change. And if you have children, you may have concerns about how they will cope with this transition. Although the divorce rate is the lowest it has been in 50 years, according to the Institute...
If you wish to make things easier on your family after your death, then you will need to make sure that you at least have a will in place. When creating your will, you must ensure it follows the law so that there are no issues with validity challenges after your...
