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...
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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...
Help your children to cope with stress in your divorce
When you’re going through a divorce, it’s easy to become encompassed in the very adult feelings that come along with it. Parents can’t become so focused on their own emotions that they forget the kids have feelings, too. Children can become very stressed when their...
Are you prepared to negotiate for custody and parenting time?
Child-related matters are often hotly contested at the negotiation table. Each parent wants frequent contact with the kids, but a fair plan may not look the same to both parents. Unless you want the courts to step in and decide on your behalf, you must negotiate a...
How to co-habit during your divorce
Once you decide to divorce, you can look forward to a new future apart. Yet, before that can happen, you need to survive the present. That entails deciding where to live while the divorce is ongoing. You may decide that one of you should move out. Yet, there are...
How should you divide your debts during divorce?
When you found out that your spouse was spending money on items you didn’t know about, you started to get upset. When you realized that they had credit cards and loans you didn’t know about, you decided that enough was enough and that you wanted to get a divorce....
3 ways to protect your finances during divorce
Money can be an emotional subject. We all need it to survive these days, but how much is enough depends on who you ask. Many of us have longstanding money issues due to how we were raised. Sometimes, those financial stressors can even wreak havoc on your romantic...