Parents who divorce or separate can generally expect to share custody. Family law judges must abide by state statutes when putting together a custody order, which means that their decisions should be in the best interests of the children affected. Most families end up...
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Cryptocurrency and divorce: 5 things to know Illinois
Divorce requires the division of property as spouses separate their lives at the end of a marriage. For many couples, property division becomes the most heated part of the divorce process, as they may disagree about what is fair. In some cases, people will go so far...
4 reasons for the rise in after-50 (gray) divorces
Older adults are currently the most at risk of divorce in the United States. When evaluating those adults who have gotten married at some point, individuals between the ages of 55 and 64 experience a roughly 43% rate of divorce. Looking at all adults over the age of...
2 kinds of debt that can complicate an Illinois divorce
Married couples generally share everything, which means that they will probably have to split all of the property and assets that they share in the event of divorce. The process of detangling financial accounts, personal holdings and debts can take weeks or even...
3 things you need in any parenting plan
Divorce might signal the end of a romantic relationship. However, if you have a child together, your relationship with the other parent is never quite over. If you have a child together at the time of dissolving your marriage, you will need to figure out the child’s...
Is your ex alienating you from your child?
When the marriage is no longer tenable and both parties agree to divorce, one of the subjects the court will handle with utmost seriousness is the children’s post-divorce living arrangements. Most often, the court will prefer an arrangement where a co-parenting plan...
What is the dissipation of assets in an Illinois divorce?
Illinois is an equitable distribution state. This means that the marital estate is divided in a just and fair manner based on several factors. One of these factors is the dissipation of marital assets by a spouse. However, most people are unaware of what it means or...
Will being charged with a crime affect my custody rights?
The primary goal of the family court during a child custody case is acting in the best interests of the most vulnerable parties – the kids. While ruling on the child’s custody and living arrangement, the court will consider pretty much every aspect of the family...
How to discuss a child custody arrangement
After a divorce, you and your ex-spouse will need to discuss the importance of a child custody order. Without it, your child wouldn’t have a schedule that allows them to see both of their parents – which most courts see as an important factor in a child’s well-being...
Will you lose child custody if you fail to pay child support?
Parents in a divorce do many things that can make them lose custody or affect their right to make decisions regarding their children. So, if you are in a situation where you cannot afford to pay child support, you may be concerned that the other parent will be granted...