Going through a divorce may be painful for each spouse. For the children, it could be even more difficult. As each spouse thinks about how their future may be changing, thoughts often turn to their children. One of the first things each spouse may consider should be...
Year: 2021
How is credit card debt divided in divorce?
You’re getting divorced, and you’re just as concerned about debt division as asset division. You know that your credit card account carries significant debt, and you want to know if you’ll be responsible for that or if your spouse will have to pay it off. Illinois is...
Two factors that can influence “equitable distribution” in a Chicago divorce
No couple enters into marriage with the goal of divorcing one day -- but divorce can happen to anybody. When a couple decides to end their union, one of the questions they have to grapple with is how marital property will be divided. Like other aspects of divorce, the...
Are you on the hook for the cost of your spouse’s student loans?
During a divorce, one of the things you’ll need to do is to decide how to divide your debts. One of the debts that you may share is your partner’s student loans. Student loans that are taken out during your marriage could be marital debts in some cases. The fact that...
3 mistakes you should avoid when getting divorced in Chicago
Divorce, whether contested or not, is never easy. It is not unusual for the parties involved to overlook the implications of a divorce. The result: People often make costly mistakes that impact their lives for years to come. Here are common mistakes you should avoid...
What parental alienation is and how it affects children
Some divorcing couples may be able to handle changes for themselves and their children. Other couples may have a more difficult time with the changes and their emotions. For some of these families, the children may be the ones to suffer. What parental alienation looks...
3 assets that can lead to complications in an Illinois divorce
Most couples planning to divorce don't agree about the best way to split their property. Couples can argue over everything from their art collection and furniture to their vehicles. However, there are certain assets that are more likely than others to lead to serious...
Yes, children can continue to excel in school after their parents’ divorce
One of the biggest concerns that divorcing parents often have about their children is that the changes to their family will negatively affect how well they do in school. That means not just grades (although that’s a big concern), but involvement in extracurricular...
Some ground rules for virtual visitation with a child
Virtual visitation includes all contact between parents and their children via electronic means. It can be conducted through email, text messages, a chat function like Face-timing or video conferencing on Zoom or Skype. Virtual visitation isn’t just used to manage...
Social media and divorce: Things to consider
Any time you use social media, you’re putting your life on the internet for all to see. Even with privacy settings, it’s possible that your posts could end up reaching a larger audience unexpectedly. That may be the last thing you want to see happen if you’re going...