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...
Family Law
How can you modify child support in Illinois?
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....
After your divorce, can you continue to share your lake house?
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,...
Can social media affect your divorce?
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...
Can you co-parent even at a distance?
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...
3 tips for letting your kids know about your divorce
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...
What can you do to ease toddler stress during a divorce?
The stress of divorce easily affects everyone in your family, including your little ones. Healthline explains that toddlers are only just beginning to understand abstract concepts. They are learning their place within the world. Toddlers rely on you and your spouse...
What is the general court process for a divorce?
Filing for a divorce can be a stressful situation. It only becomes worse when you have no idea how the process works or what will happen. According to the Illinois Courts, a typical divorce with children will follow a standard path. After filing Your first step is...
3 FAQs about collaborative divorce
Like many other states in the U.S., Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. This means that neither you nor your spouse needs to prove there was wrongdoing to end your marriage. Because Illinois is a no-fault state, you may also have the option of avoiding litigation...
How can parental alienation harm you and your children?
If you notice your children acting more negatively toward you after a divorce, then your co-parent may be trying to alienate them. This form of manipulation can leave parents confused and worried about their relationship with their children. Learning about how it...