As you journey through your divorce, you will learn many lessons. One you would do well to learn early on is that it can bring out the worst in people. Whether from a place of hurt, vengeance or greed, some spouses try to hide their assets in the property division...
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When do you need a good-faith reason to move after divorce?
Married couples can move as they please, as can single individuals. It is when two people are divorced that this can sometimes become complicated. After all, if that couple had children, one of the major parts of the divorce is just dividing up custody of the kids....
Creating consistency for children after divorce
One thing that can help children deal with a divorce is simply to have more consistency in their lives after their parents split up. It’s difficult for children when they feel like their life is unstable or that it doesn’t have any structure, and that is often the...
Is it time to update your prenup?
You likely made a prenuptial agreement (prenup) before marriage to protect your assets if there was ever a divorce. Your marriage has been going steadily for the past several years and you and your spouse have built up your estate. You may have noticed that your...
Can you get an annulment instead of a divorce in Illinois?
Those who wish to end their marriage as quickly and painlessly as possible often consider several divorce options. One alternative many want to pursue is having their union annulled instead of obtaining a formal divorce. While annulments are granted in the Chicago...
Options for your business in a divorce
When you marry, you likely believe it will last forever. Because you honestly believed this, there’s a good chance you didn’t take steps to protect yourself or your business during your marriage. While this may be disappointing, you still have options. Some of these...
Hidden assets you shouldn’t forget in your divorce
Property distribution is a big part of the process when filing for divorce. You have likely thought of all the usual property (your house, bank accounts and retirement funds) – but there are some “hidden assets” you shouldn’t overlook. Divorce can be messy and...
How allegations of domestic violence change Illinois divorces
Spouses who have decided to divorce often view their ex's behavior less charitably than they did during the marriage. Someone who ignored aggressive misconduct for years might start referring to that behavior as abuse. Whether you are trying to leave behind an...
Signs your marriage may not be working
On the day you got married, you assumed that you found your forever person. Marriages sometimes last that long, but there’s a possibility that they’ll end. The decision to divorce is a major life decision, so it’s one that you have to think about carefully. When you...
Can you afford to keep the house in a divorce?
It is easy to focus on high-value assets such as the family home or holiday cottage when preparing for property division in a divorce. Yet they might not be the attractive option they seem. Here is why: Real estate requires a lot of upkeep While houses protect you...