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Preparing for Divorce

The Divorce Process

Service of Summons

No-Fault Divorce

Uncontested Divorce

Contested Divorce

Spousal Support

Alimony Modifications

Property Division

Marital and Nonmarital Property

The Division of High-Value Assets

Division of Pensions, IRAs, and Retirement Plans

Understanding Your Property Rights

Legal Separation

Prenuptial Agreements

Postnuptial Agreements

Annulment - Invalidity of Marriage

Psychological and Addiction Issues

Common Myths About Divorce

Adult Guardianships

Child Custody & Visitation

Custody Determination

Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

Great Parenting Tips

Parental Rights

Parenting Classes

Parenting Plans

What Should I Tell an Evaluator?

Collaborative Law

The Benefits of Collaborative Law

Illinois Child Support and Noncustodial Parents

An Illinois divorce is often not just about children and houses

Illinois family law: the basics of spousal maintenance

Illinois Determines Custody Under “Best Interests” Standard

Tips for Healthy Co-Parenting After Divorce

Four Steps to Reduce Conflict in Divorce

Back-To-School Tips for Divorcing or Divorced Parents

Writing a Parenting Plan for an Infant or Newborn

3 Reasons Not to Hide Money Before Your Divorce

Alcohol Abuse and the Divorce Process in Illinois

5 Reasons to Establish Paternity in Illinois

When Do You Have to Take Parenting Classes During Divorce?

Will I Be Stuck Paying My Spouse’s Student Loans if We Divorce?

7 Child Custody Tips for Newly Single Parents

Talking to Your Adult Children About Divorce

What Happens if the House Goes into Foreclosure During Divorce?

Managing Troubled Teens and Divorce

Addiction and Divorce: What It Means for You

Who Pays for Divorce If One Spouse Cheated?

An Overview of Asset Dissipation in an Illinois Divorce

A Brief Guide to Child Custody in Illinois

How Can I Get More Child Support for My Child’s Expenses?

The Importance of Protecting Your Privacy During Divorce

Does Retirement Affect Spousal Maintenance?

Are Stay-At-Home Parents Entitled to an Equal Share of Assets?

The Difference Between Co-Parenting and Child Custody

Does a Spouse Have Rights to the Other’s Personal Injury Award?

Is the Outcome of Your Divorce Dependent on Your Lawyer?

Illinois Divorce by the Numbers

Divorcing the Covert Narcissist

What is the Procedure on the Day of the Prove-Up Hearing?

Should You Choose Divorce, Separation, or Annulment?

What Are the Tax Implications of an Illinois Divorce?

Will One Spouse’s Drug and Alcohol Abuse Affect the Divorce?

Resolving Disagreements About a Child’s Healthcare Decisions

The 5 Biggest Mistakes Made During Child Custody Battles

Can Conversion Reverse the Commingling of Separate Assets?

Strategies to Get Through a High-Conflict Divorce

Will a Criminal Record Affect a Parenting Plan in Illinois?

How Could a Job Transfer Affect Parenting Time?

Am I Responsible for A Child My Wife Had with Another Man?

The Impact of Divorce on Your Health Insurance Coverage

Do I Have to Pay if My Ex Sends Our Child to Private School?

What Are the Most Common Financial Mistakes During Divorce?

Does a Parenting Plan Need to Specify a Right of First Refusal?

How to Co-Parent While Still Living in the Same House | IL

What Can I Do if My Lazy Spouse Is Awarded Spousal Support?

Can I Force My Ex to Take Residential Custody of Our Teen?

How Do Child Custody Modifications Work in Illinois?

The Top Ten Strangest Divorce Settlements | IL

Can I Ask Where My Children Are During Visitation?

3 Unique Considerations for Divorcing Physicians

Do You Have a Clear Exit Strategy for Your Divorce?

How Does Child Custody Work in a Civil Union Divorce?

Can Technology Help You During Divorce and Child Custody?

What if I Suspect My Child Is Being Maliciously Coached?

How Do I Change My Child’s Name After an Illinois Divorce?

What Can I Do If My Spouse Makes False Accusations?

How Should I Be Careful With Technology During My Divorce?

3 Common Myths About Divorce in Illinois

How Does Divorce Mediation Work?

Is it Kidnapping If My Ex Moves My Child Out of Illinois?

Do I Need to Take a DNA Test to Prove My Fatherhood in Illinois?

Can I Appeal a Child Support Order After an Illinois Divorce?

Will Self-Employment Affect My Divorce in Illinois?

3 Things Not to Do During a Custody Trial in Illinois

What if My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Divorce Papers?

What Does it Mean if My Parenting Time is Supervised?

5 Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Divorce

Is Legal Separation Better Than Divorce in Illinois?

What Can I Do If My Co-Parent Refuses to Pay Child Support?

Can Collaborative Law Work in a High-Conflict Divorce?

What Happens if I Fail to Create a Parenting Plan in Illinois?

How Long Do I Have to Pay for My Child’s College?

Can a Prenup Make it Easier to Get an Uncontested Divorce?

Do I Qualify for Alimony If I Get Divorced in Illinois?

Navigating Child Support Adjustments in Illinois

Managing a Business During a Divorce in Illinois

Relocation and Child Custody in Illinois

How to Adopt Your Stepchild in Illinois

Protecting Your Rights as a Grandparent in Illinois

When to Seek Mediation for Child Custody in Illinois

Will It Affect My Illinois Divorce if My Ex Files First?

How Can an Illinois Divorce Order Be Enforced or Modified?

Different Ways of Ending Marriage Explained

5 Tips for an Illinois Divorce

Deciding What to Do with Your Family Home in a Divorce

Can I Stop Paying Child Support if I Lost My Job?

Is Traveling with Children OK During a Divorce?

I Had an Affair. Will This Impact My Illinois Divorce?

Could a Collaborative Divorce Be the Right Step for Me?

Should I Consider Signing a Postnuptial Agreement?

Considerations for Social Media Usage During Divorce

Why Should Single Dads Establish Paternity in Illinois?

How The Holiday Season Affects Marriages

How Debt is Handled in an Illinois Divorce

When is Non-Minor Child Support Required?

How Long Child Support Modifications Take in Illinois

Surviving the Holidays After a Divorce

A Deeper Look at the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

How Do Social Security Benefits Work in a Divorce?

Why a Collaborative Divorce May Not Be Recommended

The Advantages of an Uncontested Divorce

Most Common Reasons for a Contested Divorce?

Mediation, Collaboration, or Litigation: Which is Right For You?

Can Accusations of Child Abuse Affect Child Custody Proceedings?

5 Common Mistakes To Avoid in an Illinois Divorce

When Does a Divorce Go to Trial?

What to Know About Grandparent’s Rights in Illinois

Does Spousal Maintenance Ever End?

Substance Abuse and Child Custody

Can a Prenup Be Changed or Revoked?

Collaborative Law Vs. Traditional Divorce Litigation

What is Needed For an Annulment in Illinois?

The Differences Between Co-Parenting and Parallel Parenting

What Can I Do if My Spouse Will Not Agree to Divorce?

What is the Right of First Refusal in Illinois?

The Primary Differences Between Collaborative Law and Mediation

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Parenting Plan in Illinois

How is the Duration of Alimony Determined in Illinois?

The Impact of Business Ownership on Marital Property Division in Illinois

Understanding the Legal Requirements for Parenting Plans in Illinois

Tips for Keeping Your Illinois Divorce Simple and Amicable

How Retirement Accounts Are Divided in Illinois Divorce Cases

How to Keep Divorce From Damaging Your Credit in Illinois

Financial Steps to Take Before Filing for Divorce

Divorce Later in Life: Special Considerations and Planning Tips

Maintaining Civility While Divorcing in Illinois

How to Get a Divorce in Illinois When Your Spouse Is Missing

How to Get a Divorce When Your Spouse is an Addict in Illinois

Does it Matter Who Files for Divorce First in Illinois?

How Finances Affect Divorce Rates in Illinois?

What Should I Do Immediately After Divorce in Illinois?

How Long Does It Take to Get Over a Divorce?

Can You Delay a Divorce in Illinois?

Can I Sue My Husband for Cheating in Illinois?

Common Mistakes to Avoid During an Illinois Divorce Proceeding

Mediation vs. Litigation: Choosing the Right Path for Your Illinois Divorce

The Impact of Substance Abuse on Child Custody in Illinois

How to Protect Your Inheritance in an Illinois Divorce

Estate Planning and Divorce in Illinois: Protecting Your Assets and Your Future

Legal Considerations for Divorcing Couples with Special Needs Children in Illinois

Signs Your Spouse May Be Hiding Assets

Parental Allocation In Illinois

Understanding Property Rights in Illinois

When Can I File for Child Support Modification in Illinois?

How to Prepare for an Illinois Divorce

Myths About Getting Divorced

The Difference Between Marital and Separate Property

What It Means to Be a Guardian for an Adult with Disabilities

Illinois Child Custody Laws for Unmarried Parents

What To Know About The Amicable Divorce Process

Pursuing Your Parental Rights in Illinois

What Are the Different Types of Alimony In Illinois?

How Are Disputes Over Child Custody Resolved in Illinois?

Termination of Parental Rights in Illinois

Different Types of Illinois Protective Orders

Modification and Enforcement of Divorce Orders in Illinois

How Property Is Divided in an Illinois Divorce

Things You Need to Know About Visitation Rights in Illinois

Who Is Entitled To The High-Value Assets During A Divorce?

Parenting Time Restrictions In Illinois

The Basics of a Collaborative Divorce

The Basics of Uncontested Divorce in Illinois

Qualifying For Alimony In Illinois

When Can a Divorcing Spouse Acquire Spousal Maintenance in Kane County?

What Do Divorcing Parents Need to Include in Their Parenting Plan in Kendall County?

Marital Misconduct and Property Division in Your Illinois Divorce

Credit Card Debt During Divorce in Kane County

Parental Rights of Children Born Out-of-Wedlock in Kane County

Addiction Problems and Child Custody Battles in DuPage County

Guardianship of a Minor in DuPage County

Parenting Classes and Best Practices for Divorced Parents in Kendall County

Adult Guardianship and Power of Attorney in Kendall County

Child Custody Disputes Regarding Social Media Posts in Kendall County

Inheritance Disputes in a Kendall County Divorce

Non-Minor Child Support Tuition Disputes in Kendall County

Pet Custody Battles in Kendall County

Child Custody Disputes in DuPage and Kane Counties

Disputing Your Child’s Introduction to Your Ex-Spouse’s New Partner in Kendall County

Contested and Uncontested Divorces in Kendall County

Equitable Division of Retirement Plans in DuPage and Kane Counties

The Benefits of Collaborative Law When Divorcing in Kane County

Child Abuse and Custody Disputes in DuPage County Divorce Cases

Navigating Late-in-Life Divorce in DuPage and Kane Counties

Benefits of Marital Agreements in Kendall County

Parental Relocation Disputes in Kane County

Promoting Cooperation and Civility During Your Child Custody Case

Do I Need a Lawyer to Get Divorced in Illinois?

Divorcing a Spouse With a High-Conflict Personality

Can I Get Legal Guardianship of My Grandchild?

Can I Change the Child Support Payment Amount?

What is Included in a Participation Agreement?

When is Divorce Mediation Not a Good Idea?

5 Strategies for Co-Parenting in a High-Conflict Divorce

7 Signs a Spouse May Be Hiding Assets or Lying About Income During Divorce

5 Tips for Handling Facebook and Other Social Media in Your Illinois Divorce

Unemployment, Child Support, and Imputed Income in Illinois

Exploring the Benefits of Collaborative Divorce for Parents

Will I Still Get Alimony If I Have a Boyfriend When Our Divorce is Finalized?

Three Ways to Avoid Losing Friendships In Your Illinois Divorce

Three Financial Issues to Be Aware of In Your Illinois Gray Divorce

When Does an Illinois Divorce Require Expert Witnesses?

How Can I Prove I Need an Order of Protection During My Kendall County Divorce?

Divorcing a Spouse With An Addiction? Here Are Four Tips to Help

How Can Cryptocurrency Be Divided in an Illinois Divorce?

Do Women Ever Have to Pay Alimony to Their Ex-Husband in Illinois?

What If I Do Not Agree With My Spouse’s Request For a Divorce?

Is Your Spouse a Narcissist? Here Is What to Expect In Your Illinois Divorce

Is it Better to Get Divorced or Stay in a Just Okay Marriage?

Is it Possible to Buy a New House Before My Illinois Divorce is Finalized?

Can We Finalize Our Illinois Divorce if We Still Live Together?

Do I Have to Pay For My Spouse’s Credit Card Debt if We Get Divorced?

If My Ex Stops Paying Child Support, Do I Still Have to Let Him See Our Children?

Can I Be Forced To Pay for My Child’s College if I Am Divorced in Illinois?

When Can Someone Become a Legal Guardian in Illinois?

Reasons Your Prenuptial Agreement May Not Be Upheld in a Divorce

Tips for Divorcing a Partner With Mental Health Issues

Understanding Your Parenting Rights in Illinois

How Do I Increase My Visitation Time With My Kids?

Examples of High-Value Assets in a Complex Divorce

What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce?

What Type of Divorce Litigation is Right For You?

Becoming a Loved One’s Guardian in Kane County, Illinois

Who Has Visitation Rights in Illinois?

My Ex-Spouse Is Preventing My Visitation Time With the Kids

Can I Get My Child’s Marriage Annulled in Illinois?

Four Reasons to Get a Paternity Test in Illinois

Making Divorce Modifications in Kane County, Illinois

Can I Get Non-Minor Child Support for a Disabled Child?

How Cheating on Your Spouse Affects Your Divorce in Illinois

How to Modify Child Support in Aurora, Illinois

Can Step-Parents Fight For Visitation Rights in Illinois?

Is an Inheritance Considered Marital Property During a Divorce?

Three Tips for a New Year of Successful Co-Parenting

Three Divorce Professionals You May Want in Your Kane County Divorce

Three Financial Considerations For Grey Divorcees in Illinois

Four Things to Consider if You Want the Family Home in a Divorce

Four Tips to Prepare for a Home Appraisal in Your DuPage County Divorce

How to Make the Right of First Refusal Work for You

Creating a Parenting Plan that Benefits Your Whole Family

Five Tips for Managing Your First Holiday Season After Divorce

How Can I Prove My Spouse Dissipated Assets in Our Illinois Divorce?

Can a Grandparent Request Visitation with a Grandchild in Illinois?

Does Domestic Violence Change the Divorce Process in Illinois?

How Often Do Divorces Go to Trial in Illinois?

Should I Use Mediation or Collaborative Divorce?

3 Myths About Divorce Mediation You Should Not Believe

5 Tips for Preparing for Divorce Mediation in Illinois

What Does the Divorce Mediation Process Involve?

How Can I Protect My Child From Conflict During Divorce?

Five Common Mistakes to Avoid During Your Illinois Divorce

Who Gets the House in an Illinois Divorce?

Does Infidelity Affect the Outcome of a Divorce in Illinois?

Is an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois Right for Me?

Can Children Testify in Court in Illinois Divorce Proceedings?

Important Things to Consider After Your Illinois Divorce Is Finalized

When Does Alimony End in Illinois?

How Owning a Business Can Complicate Your Divorce in Illinois

What to Do If You Cannot Afford Your Child Support Payments

What Is an Illinois Collaborative Divorce?

How Will Illinois Courts Address Parental Disagreements About the COVID-19 Vaccine?

How Can a Divorce Benefit Me Financially?

Did the Divorce Rate Really Drop During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

How to Control Your Emotions During a Divorce

The Dos and Don'ts of Parent Visitation in Illinois

What Are the Consequences of Hiding Assets in Divorce?

4 Things All Divorcing Fathers Should Know in Illinois

Dealing With Interstate Child Custody Issues: Part Two - Understanding Exceptions to the “Home State” Rule

Dealing With Interstate Child Custody Issues: Part One -- Determining Jurisdiction for Initial Custody Proceedings

What is a Financial Affidavit and How is it Used During an Illinois Divorce?

What Kind of Professionals Can I Hire During a Collaborative Divorce in Illinois?

When Can Parental Rights Be Terminated in an Illinois Divorce?

What Does Being an “In Spouse” or “Out Spouse” Mean in an Illinois Divorce?

What Are My Options for Establishing Paternity of My Child in Illinois?

Understanding Marital Debt Division in Your Illinois Divorce

4 Things You Can Do to Get Through Your Contentious Divorce

Understanding Wage Garnishment for Unpaid Support Orders in Illinois

How Can I Prevent My Divorce From Affecting My Retirement Plans?

How Can I Help My Adult Children Accept and Cope With My Divorce?

What You Need to Know About Social Media and Your Illinois Divorce

Three Important Reasons to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement Before You Get Married in Illinois

Do I Actually Need to Hire a Lawyer For My Illinois Divorce?

Frequently Asked Questions About Legal Separation in Illinois

Can Nonmarital Property Become Marital Property During a Divorce?

How Can Domestic Violence Affect Parenting Time in Illinois?

How to Keep a Combative Spouse from Creating a High-Conflict Divorce

4 Things You Should Do After Your Illinois Divorce Is Finalized

Why Is Establishing Paternity Important for Illinois Families?

Common Property Issues You May Come Across During Your Gray Divorce

What Not to Do When You Are in an Illinois Child Custody Dispute

Is it Possible to Receive Retroactive Child Support in Illinois?

Utilizing a Forensic Accountant to Uncover Hidden Assets in Divorce

What Are the Different Types of Parental Responsibilities in Divorce?

Common Issues in Illinois High Asset Divorces

How Can I Tell if My Spouse is Hiding Assets from Me During Divorce?

Deciding Between an Amicable Divorce and a Contested Divorce

Should I Wait to File for a Divorce Until My Children Are Older?

When Can a Person Other Than a Child’s Parent File for Visitation?

How Can An Expert Witness Be Used in Illinois Divorce Cases?

Understanding the Discovery Process in Illinois Divorces

How Are Gifts Handled During the Property Division Process in Divorce?

Can Support Orders Be Issued for Adult Children With Disabilities?

How to Prepare for a Gray Divorce in Illinois

Why Do Divorce Filings Increase During the Beginning of the Year?

Helpful New Year’s Resolutions for Recently Divorced Co-Parents

Divorcing a Spouse With Substance Abuse Issues in Illinois

Pros and Cons of Keeping the Marital Home After Your Illinois Divorce

Can the Collaborative Process Work for My Illinois Divorce?

Tips for Success When Divorcing as an Illinois Business Owner

Important Estate Planning Considerations for Your Illinois Divorce

Helping Your Children Through the First Holiday After Your Divorce

Taking Care of Your Mental and Emotional Health During Your Divorce

4 Reasons You Should Not Attempt a DIY Illinois Divorce

When Do Spousal Maintenance Payments End in Illinois?

What Should I Expect From a Deposition During My Illinois Divorce?

Commonly Asked Questions About Illinois Legal Guardianship

4 Things for Doctors to Keep in Mind When Getting a Divorce

Is it Possible to Disprove Paternity in Illinois?

Understanding the Benefits of Pursuing an Uncontested Illinois Divorce

5 Things to Keep in Mind When Preparing For Your Illinois Divorce

Considerations When Creating a Parenting Plan for a Special Needs Child

Can I Be Granted Possession of the Marital Home During My Divorce?

How Are Subpoenas Used in Illinois Divorce Cases?

Dealing With Harassment During Your Illinois Divorce

Do Civil Unions Allow the Same Parenting Rights as Married Couples?

Tax Considerations to Keep in Mind During Your Illinois Divorce

Property Division Considerations During Your Illinois Divorce

Should I Hire a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst During My Divorce?

Will I Need a Temporary Financial Restraining Order in My Divorce?

What Is the “20/20/20 Rule” in an Illinois Military Divorce?

4 Signs That Your Illinois Marriage Is Heading Toward a Divorce

How Are Psychological Evaluations Used in Illinois Child Custody Cases?

How Can I Make Sure I Have a Healthy Illinois Divorce?

Common Situations That May Warrant Appointing a Guardian in Illinois

How Can I Divorce a Missing or Uncooperative Spouse in Illinois?

How Can Domestic Violence Affect Child-Related Issues During Divorce?

Can I Still Get a Divorce in Illinois During the COVID-19 Pandemic?

How Are Vehicles Divided in an Illinois Divorce?

Tips for Personalizing Your Parenting Plan After an Illinois Divorce

Why Are Gray Divorce Cases Increasing in the United States?

Will My New Marriage Affect My Existing Illinois Divorce Agreement?

How Can I Improve Communication With My Spouse During Our Divorce?

What Other Professionals Can Help With My Illinois Divorce?

Choosing a Method for Business Valuation During Your Illinois Divorce

What Options Do I Have to Pay My Child Support Obligation in Illinois?

What If My Spouse Refuses to Follow Our Illinois Divorce Decree?

How to Co-Parent Your Children When Your Divorce Is Not Final

Can Parallel Parenting Plans Work in a High-Conflict Illinois Divorce?

How to Deal With an Uncooperative Co-Parent After an Illinois Divorce

What Situations Warrant Parenting Plan Modifications in Illinois?

How Can a High-Conflict Divorce Affect My Children?

How Can I Keep the Conflict from Escalating in My Illinois Divorce?

Do I Need a Home Appraisal During My Illinois Divorce?

How Should I Tell My Spouse That I Want a Divorce?

How Is an Illinois Power of Attorney Different From Legal Guardianship?

4 Surprises You May Experience After Your Illinois Divorce

How Can I Get a Divorce if My Spouse Refuses to Sign the Papers?

4 Tips to Help You Cope With the Stress of Your Illinois Divorce

What Is Involved in an Illinois Child Custody Evaluation?

What Are the Benefits of the Collaborative Divorce Process in Illinois?

10 Common Pitfalls to Avoid During Your Illinois Divorce

What Documents Do I Need to Update After My Illinois Divorce?

How Are Parenting Plan Disputes Handled During an Illinois Divorce?

Should My Spouse and I Hold Joint Property After Our Illinois Divorce?

How Can Temporary Orders Help Me During My Illinois Divorce?

Can My Parental Rights Be Affected if I Am a Legal Marijuana User?

What Are the Different Types of Adult Guardianship in Illinois?

How Can I Collect Past-Due Child Support in Illinois?

How is Spousal Support Calculated if it Does Not Fall Under Guidelines?

3 Tips to Help Protect Your Privacy During an Illinois Divorce

How to Avoid Common Financial Mistakes During Your Illinois Divorce

How Are Parenting Time Disputes and Interference Handled in Illinois?

3 Common Myths About Divorce and Children

Should I Get a Legal Separation from My Spouse Instead of a Divorce?

Do Not Forget These Often Overlooked Assets in Your Illinois Divorce

3 Ways You Can Make Valentine’s Day Fun Again After Your Divorce

How Can I Achieve a Peaceful Illinois Divorce?

Can I Challenge a Prenuptial Agreement During My Illinois Divorce?

How Are Wedding and Engagement Rings Handled in an Illinois Divorce?

4 Helpful Tips to Follow if You Are Divorcing a Narcissist in Illinois

How Is the Asset Division Process Handled in an Illinois Divorce?

Can I Legally Change My Illinois Child Support Order?

Why Are Second and Subsequent Marriages at a Higher Risk For Divorce?

4 Ways Technology Can Help You Co-Parent More Effectively

What Does the Divorce Process Look Like in Illinois?

3 Tips for Successful Parenting After Your Illinois Divorce

Is My Spouse Entitled to a Portion of My Inheritance if We Divorce?

Common Mistakes to Avoid When You Are Going Through a Gray Divorce

Tips to Help Maintain Financial Stability After Your Illinois Divorce

Common Spousal Support Questions Asked by Divorcing Couples in Illinois

3 Tips to Make Your Transition Into Single Parenthood Easier

Can I Use My Maiden Name After My Illinois Divorce?

What Can I Do if My Ex Has Stopped Paying Child Support in Illinois?

When Is an Order of Protection Necessary in an Illinois Divorce?

What Not to Do During an Illinois Child Custody Battle

4 Things That Can Increase Your Chances of Getting an Illinois Divorce

Can I File for an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois?

3 Signs You Are Headed Down the Path of Divorce

What Is Included in an Illinois Divorce Decree?

How Are Assets Divided During an Illinois Divorce?

How Is a "Gray Divorce" Different From Other Divorces?

How Does the Collaborative Divorce Process Work in Illinois?

4 Reasons Why Your Illinois Prenuptial Agreement May Be Found Invalid

The Emotional Impact of Divorce

Dealing with Custody Evaluations in an Illinois Divorce

An Overview of the Illinois Divorce Process

Planning for Retirement After Divorce? Consider a QDRO

How a Forensic Accountant Can Help You During the Discovery Process

Estate Planning Updates After a Divorce

What Is the Cost of an Illinois Divorce?

Insurance Changes to Address in an Illinois Divorce

How to Make Your Blended Family a Success

How to Uncover Hidden Assets in Your Illinois Divorce

How Illinois Fathers Can Prepare for Child Custody Hearings

Tips for Successful Co-Parenting After Your Illinois Divorce

What Happens to the Family Home in an Illinois Divorce?

How Child Support Is Calculated in Illinois

Protecting a Business in a Divorce

Parenting: How to Be a Successful Father After an Illinois Divorce

Three Key Issues About Property Division in an Illinois Divorce

New Illinois Maintenance Laws for 2019

Illinois Child Support Modification Requirements

Parental Alienation and How It Can Affect Your Divorce

Tips to Help You Deal with a High-Conflict Divorce

Common Reasons Couples Divorce

Mental Health and Parenting Time and Responsibilities

How to Have a Healthy Illinois Divorce

What to Wear to Your Illinois Divorce Proceeding

Establishing Paternity Through Genetic Testing in Illinois

Considerations for Stepparent Adoptions in Illinois

Dealing with a Difficult Spouse During Divorce

Child Custody Disputes and the Role of the Guardian ad Litem

Reasons You Should Consider Collaborative Divorce

Avoid These Common Financial Mistakes in Your Illinois Divorce

Divorce and New Year’s Resolutions

Issues in Your Marriage That May Be Divorce Predictors

Financial Tips for an Illinois Divorce

Children and Holidays Following a Divorce

Uncommon Assets That You May Need to Divide in Your Illinois Divorce

Prenuptial Agreement Checklist

Life After Divorce

Parenting Time During the Holiday Season

Steps Stay-at-Home Parents Should Take When Filing for Divorce

Dealing with the Emotional Impact of Divorce

Key Things to Consider During a Gray Divorce

Things You Should Know About Life After Divorce

How Long Will My Illinois Spousal Support Last?

Thanksgiving, Divorce, and Parenting Time

Remarriage and Prenuptial Agreements

Signs of a Failing Marriage

Using a Lifestyle Analysis in an Illinois Divorce

Can Illinois Courts Restrict Parenting Time?

Illinois Prenuptial Agreements

Tips for a Happy and Successful Halloween When You Co-Parent

Financial Planning Tips After Divorce

Divorce Myths and the Realities Behind Them

FAQs About Parenting Time and Responsibilities in Illinois

Exploring Ways to Cope with Emotions During and After a Divorce

Benefits of Collaborative Divorce in Illinois

Modifying Parenting Plans for Parental and Child Relocation

Signs Your Spouse Might Be Hiding Assets from You

Tips to Make Your Divorce as Painless as Possible

Children and Divorce: How Different Age Groups React to Separation

Tips for Introducing a New Partner to Children After a Divorce

Ways to Financially Prepare for Divorce

Mistakes to Avoid in an Illinois Divorce

Back-to-School Tips for Divorced Parents

Creating a Comprehensive Parenting Plan in an Illinois Divorce

What to Do and Not Do During Divorce

Child Support Modification in Illinois

Items Often Overlooked in a Divorce Settlement

Uncontested Divorce: How to Speed Up the Illinois Divorce Process

Consider a Postnuptial Agreement for Your Marriage

How the Collaborative Divorce Process Works in Illinois

Important Illinois Divorce Terms

Parental Responsibility Proceedings: Interviews, Evaluations, and Investigations

Signs a Marriage Is Over

Understanding the Best Interest of the Child in Illinois

Child Representative in Illinois Divorce Proceedings

Protecting Credit in Divorce

Establishing Paternity in Illinois

Ways to Cope with Separation and Divorce

Asset Division in an Illinois Divorce

Making Changes to Child Support Orders in Illinois

Ways to Reduce Divorce Stress

Tips For Navigating Graduations for Co-Parents

Items Every Illinois Prenup Should Have

Advantages of Nesting Parenting Arrangements After Divorce

Calculating Child Support in Illinois

Pet Custody: Who Gets the Dog in an Illinois Divorce?

Consequences of Failing to Pay Support Payments in Illinois

Understanding the Rules of Parent and Child Relocation

All About the Illinois Divorce Process

How Spousal Maintenance Is Calculated in Illinois

Non-Biological Parent Granted Parental Rights after Divorce

Should You Consider a Prenuptial Agreement?

Young and Getting Divorced

Will You Be Filing for Divorce Soon?

Tales of the Strange Reasons for Divorce

Determining Paternity for Child Custody

Blending Families Post-Divorce

Signs Your Marriage May Be Headed for Divorce

Dealing with Misconceptions about Divorce at a Young Age

Predicting Divorce

Establishing Guardianship for Your Children

What to Know About Divorce Before You Divorce

Signs of a Successful Relationship

Things About Divorce Only Divorced People Know

Telling Children about Divorce

Reasons for Divorce

Illinois Divorce Laws

Violating a Custody Agreement

Breaking the News About Your Divorce

Addiction and Divorce

Stages of Recovery after Divorce

Signs Your Spouse May Be Cheating

Who Gets the Pets in Divorce?

Fighting Financial Threats during a Divorce

Careers That Have Highest Divorce Rates

Considering Divorce? Proceed with Care

What Happens to a Family Business When the Owners Divorce?

Mistakes Married Couples Make

Dividing Property as Part of Your Divorce

Early Resolution Program Started to Help Streamline Divorce

Shared Parenting: Keeping Both Parents Involved with the Children After Divorce

Unusual Divorce Laws

Things a Divorce Lawyer Knows

Divorce and Depression

Divorce Risk: Does a Short Engagement Result in Divorce?

Strange Divorce Settlements

Life after Divorce: Dealing with Bad Memories during and after a Divorce

Divorce and Blame

Making It Through Your First Holiday Season Post-Divorce

Serving Divorce Papers on Social Media

Dealing with Deadbeat Parents in Illinois

Social Media Mistakes When Going Through Divorce

Dividing Friends in Divorce

Worst Case Scenario Divorce

Bad Divorce Advice

Gray Divorce: When Senior Citizens Divorce

What Happens When a Death Occurs During Divorce?

Heading for Divorce?

Property Division for Unmarried Couples

Habits That End Marriages

The Importance of Communication during Divorce

Divorce Finances: Should You Open and Maintain a Secret Account?

Where to Look for Hidden Assets

Dealing with Divorce at Work

Dating after Divorce

Divorce and Depression

Building a New Life after Divorce

Divorce and Asset Division

Child Custody: Can a Child Choose Which Parent They Want to Live With?

Divorce and Grandparents Visitation

New Child Support Payment Formula Takes Effect

The Amicable Separation and Divorce

Divorce and Hiring a Private Investigator

Divorce and Your Credit Score

When Divorced Couples Remarry … Each Other

Can We Avoid Divorce?

Divorce … There’s an App for That

Divorce Affects Dads Too

When to Seek Alimony Modification

The Difference Between a No-Fault and an Uncontested Divorce

Holiday Child Visitation and Stress after a Divorce

Child Custody Plans as Part of Your Divorce

Signs a Divorce May Be Imminent

Make Sure Your Prenuptial Agreement is Valid

Helping Your Children Survive a Divorce

Intellectual Property and Divorce

Follow These Six Tips to Avoid Divorce

Will Separate Bank Accounts Create a Happier Marriage and Prevent Divorce?

How your Social Media Practices Can Damage your Child Custody Case

What Is Worse: Getting Fired or Getting a Divorce?

Calculating Child Support When the Paying Parent Has Multiple Court Orders

Modifying Orders in Divorce

The Advantages of Collaborative Law

Mistakes to Avoid in Divorce

Visitation and Child Abuse

What Happens to my Pets in a Divorce?

Property Division in Divorce

The Difference Between Marriage and a Civil Union

The Cost of Divorce

How can Infidelity Affect Your Alimony in a Divorce?

Child Support Overhaul

YouTube Personality Loses Custody of Children Over Videos

Considerations for Child Custody

Six Tips to Make Your Divorce Easier

The Challenges of High End Divorce

How to Know If Your Marriage Is Over

Parental Responsibilities, Part Two: Parenting Time

Parental Responsibilities, Part One: Decision Making

Dividing a Tax Refund Following a Divorce

Dealing With False Accusations of Domestic Violence

Oral Agreements and Divorce Settlements

The Dangers of Hidden Assets in Divorce

How the Economy Can Affect Divorce Rates

The Rights of Grandparents After an Adoption

Dividing Marital Property: Will I Get Half of Everything?

Emotional Abuse and Gray Divorce

Why Some Happy Couples Sleep in Separate Rooms

Understanding Dissipation: My Spouse Claims I Wasted Marital Money

Social Media and Divorce, Part 2: Possible Advantages

Social Media and Divorce, Part 1: The Dangers

How Much Maintenance Will I Pay?

Preparing for Your Divorce

Spousal Maintenance Is Not Guaranteed in Divorce

The Winter Holidays and Cheating

The Divorce Selfie: Winning at Divorce

Child Support in Illinois, Continued: Coming Changes

Child Support in Illinois: The Current Guidelines

Domestic Violence and Divorce

Questions About Common Law Marriage in Illinois

Three Things You Need to Know About Divorce in Illinois

Creating a Smooth Divorce Transition: Three Factors That Help Ensure a Healthy Split

Spousal Maintenance When Your Ex Has a New Partner

Are You Sure You Want a Divorce?

Divorce Law in Illinois: Beyond Irreconcilable Differences

The Effect of Parenting Time on Your Obligation for Child Support

Marital and Non-Marital Property in a Divorce

Begin Making Holiday Parenting Time Plans Now

Are You Being Denied Parenting Time?

Exiting Divorce as Friends: The Collaborative Divorce Process

I Want a Divorce, My Spouse Does Not

Allocating Parental Responsibilities in Divorce: Parents Usually Know Best

Gimmick Wedding Dates May Affect Likelihood of Divorce

Consider Confessing to Your Spouse During Your Divorce

How to Recognize Gaslighting as an Abusive Behavior

Shutting Down May Be the First Warning Sign of Divorce

Why Do Married People Cheat?

Record-Setting Child Support Ruling Settled Out of Court

Marriage Finances and Prenuptial Agreements

How Cheating Affects Divorce Proceedings

Dealing with Debt and Protecting Your Financial Future in Divorce

Could Facebook Hurt Your Divorce?

Should You Be the First to File for Divorce?

Can One Attorney Handle a Divorce for Both My Spouse and Me?

The Concept of Equitable Distribution

Could Your Spouse Be Cheating on You?

Is Collaborative Law an Option for Your Illinois Divorce?

Working With a Custody Evaluator

Changing Your Mind About Divorce

Your Child’s Wishes Regarding Custody and Parenting Time

Can I Be Forced to Help My Child Pay for College?

The Status of the Marital Home in Divorce

Choosing Where to File Your Divorce Petition

Tips for a Faster Divorce

Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Preparing for Your Imminent Divorce

Your Right to Parenting Time in Illinois

Illinois Law and Your Obligations for Child Support

Considerations for the Higher-Earning Spouse in Divorce

Are You Withholding From Your Spouse?

Child Kidnapping And Parental Alienation

Acceptance of Divorce Decreasing, Cohabitation Increasing

Domestic Violence: Understanding an Emergency Order of Protection

Inherited Property in Divorce Proceedings

How to Challenge Your Prenuptial Agreement

Making a Cheating Spouse Pay in Divorce

Are You Struggling to Make Child Support Payments?

Your Parenting Plan Could Include the Right of First Refusal

Why the Divorce Rate Is Lower Than You Think

Has Your Parenting Time Been Restricted?

Calculating Your Spousal Maintenance Responsibility

Racing to the Courthouse: Does Filing First Matter in Divorce?

4 Ways to Expedite the Divorce Process

Your Expected Role in Allocating Parental Responsibilities

Be Careful With Communication During Divorce

What Does Good Faith Mean in a Child Support Order Modification?

Making the Most of a Collaborative Divorce

Co-Parenting and Significant Decision-Making Responsibilities

Thinking About Divorce?

Hiding Assets in Plain Sight

Allocation of Marital Property and Spousal Maintenance Considerations

Considering School Districts in the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities

What is an Uncontested Divorce?

Workers’ Compensation Benefits in Divorce

Defining Net Income in a Child Support Proceeding

Protecting Your Business With a Prenuptial Agreement

Preparing for an Impending Divorce

Responding to a Petition for Divorce

Ashley Madison Membership Allegedly Up Following Hack Scandal

New Law Requires Specific Findings in Spousal Support Proceedings

Professions With High Risk of Divorce

Take the Time to Review Your Divorce-Related Orders

What is Parenting Time?

But Who Gets the Pets?

The Challenges of Post-Divorce Dating

How Much Spousal Maintenance Can I Expect?

The Importance of Proper Discovery During Divorce

Drug Abuse Can Impact Your Parenting Time

Divorce Rate on the Decline Since the Recession

Preparing for the Holidays in Two Homes

Consider Including a Financial Professional on Your Divorce Team

Temporary Custody and Visitation Modification for Armed Forces Deployment

Why Are Older Couples Divorcing More?

Support of an Adult Child with a Disability

Reasons to Consider Hiring a Divorce Attorney

What Does Equitable Distribution Mean?

Fixed-Term Maintenance in Illinois

What Is Collaborative Divorce and Is it Right for Me?

Do Parents Force Children to Choose Between Mom and Dad?

Illinois Divorce and Common Law Marriage

Seeking a Child Support Order Modification: The 20 Percent Rule

Getting Remarried? Consider a Prenuptial Agreement

Wage Garnishment Options for Unpaid Child Support in Illinois

Deciding Whether to Change Your Name after Divorce

Blended Family: Balancing Natural and Stepparents' Visitation And Custody

Working Through Your Uncontested Divorce

Understanding Temporary Custody Orders

New Relationships Can Affect Divorce Agreements

Can a Parent with a Criminal Record Win Custody or Visitation Rights?

How Do Illinois Courts Calculate Alimony?

Understanding the Legal Implications of Spousal Abandonment in Illinois

Equitable Distribution: Are Businesses Separate or Marital Property?

Estate Planning Changes after a Divorce

Property Division and Mortgages in Divorce

Understanding Marital Finance during a Divorce

Two Common Divorce Myths

Billionaire Divorce Case Puts Prenuptial Agreement Laws in the Spotlight

Alimony Modification in Illinois

Pet Custody in Illinois Divorces

Legal Guardian: What Happens When Neither Parent Can Take Care of a Child?

Establishing Paternity: Exercising Your Rights under the Illinois Parentage Act

Dividing a Business in a Divorce Settlement

Terminating an Alimony Order in Illinois

Moving On: Life after Divorce

Can a Spouse Challenge a Prenuptial Agreement?

A Brief Guide to Child Custody in Illinois

The Basics of No-Fault Divorce in Illinois

Different Types of Maintenance in Illinois

A History and Explanation of Alimony

Domestic Violence: A Growing Problem for Generation Y

Prenuptial Agreement: Protecting Romance

What is Gray Divorce?

What is Financial Infidelity?

Prepaid Legal Services: Dangerous for an Uncontested Divorce

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