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...
Chicago Divorce And Family Law Blog
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...
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...