When you and your spouse agreed to divorce, one of the issues that you wanted to make sure you covered was how much debt you’d end up being left with. Many of the debts you carry were taken out for the benefit of your spouse, so if you won’t see the results of the...
Chicago Divorce And Family Law Blog
3 tips for financial independence both during and after divorce
Finances are frequently one of the leading causes of divorce and they can also be a source of stress both during and afterward. The division of assets, debts, property has the potential to greatly change the landscape of a spouse's financial situation. Furthermore,...
What is a “right of first refusal” when you share parenting time?
If you’re divorcing, even with the shared allocation of parenting time, you may not feel like you’re seeing your child as much as you’d like. Further, you may not be comfortable with the idea that someone you don’t know could be looking after them when your co-parent...
How much child support will you pay following a divorce in Chicago?
Parental responsibilities do not end when you divorce, and that is where child support comes in. It refers to periodic payments one parent makes to the other following a divorce to help in raising their shared children. Child support is intended to cover child-related...
Help your child with their emotions when you divorce
Children will feel many emotions when their parents are going through a divorce. This might be challenging, especially for younger children. It’s up to the parents to help their kids adjust to the new way of life. Your children might not know how to relay what...
If communication is an issue, these 3 tips could help
Sometimes, communication becomes a big problem following a divorce despite the fact that you still need to be in touch because of sharing children together. You and your ex-spouse may not want to talk to each other, but it’s important for you to be able to...
Factors to consider if you’re planning to remarry post-divorce
They say that you never forget your first love. The first taste of love and a first divorce have a lot in common; they both can take your breath away. After saying “I do” to lifelong marriage vows, divorce can be devastating. They also say time heals all. After you...
How does parenting time affect the best interests of the child?
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...
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...