In marriages across the country, similarities have popped up between the leading factors that eventually tear a couple apart. For example, financial matters have driven a wedge between pairs for decades. However, recent discoveries shine a light on the fact that it...
Family Law
Is accepting lump-sum spousal support a good idea?
If you stayed home to raise the kids while your soon-to-be ex-spouse worked, you may worry about your ability to support yourself after your marriage ends. Fortunately, like in other places, Illinois allows divorcing spouses to request spousal maintenance, sometimes...
Durable power of attorney laws in Illinois
If you get sick to a point where you cannot make medical and financial decisions for yourself, you will need someone you trust in Illinois to make these decisions for you. Nominating a durable power of attorney is crucial when creating your estate plan. Here are some...
Should you delay your divorce?
Going through the steps to end a marriage can be difficult, especially in an uncertain economy. If you're an Illinois resident considering divorce while unemployed or underemployed, here are some of the issues to consider when it comes to delaying divorce. Are support...
Hiding assets in divorce
In Illinois or any other state, divorce is a legal process with rules about dividing assets. If either party tries to hide financial assets or lie about their income, debts, expenses and so on, there are severe consequences. It is common for one spouse to try to keep...
5 advantages in collaborative divorce
Collaborative divorce remains a realistic and solid option that some couples pursue when ending their marriage. The two parties work together to come up with agreements on issues, including division of assets, parenting time, allocation of parental responsibility and...