Illinois Family Law

Divorce is an emotionally challenging period for everyone involved. The process involves a lot of changes and adjustments regarding living arrangements, parenting schedules, finances, possessions, and properties. To help you make the right decisions, you need to be well informed with as much credible information as possible. Let’s take a look at a few things […]

There has been a recent uptick in grey divorce, divorce over the age of 50, over the past few years. When couples in this age group get divorced, they often are concerned about the impact divorce can have on their retirement funds. Since retirement funds can be deemed marital property, they are subject to division […]

Whether an Illinois divorce is contested and battled out in court or settled through mediation and arbitration can determine how long it will last. It will usually take one month to file the paperwork. In the event that the parties involved are unable to amicably resolve issues on asset and property division and child support, […]

Once upon a time, you and your spouse were happy. You had dreams of ever after, but the magic faded from your relationship years ago. Now you fantasize about life on your own. You’ve thought about it carefully and have decided that divorce is the best choice for you – you just need to tell […]

We’ve all heard divorce horror stories. You may know a recent divorcee who is struggling to make ends meet because her spouse walked off with all the family assets. Or, you may know someone who negotiated a fabulous settlement, but ended up declaring bankruptcy because of legal fees. Few people are experts at getting divorced. […]

You built your life with your spouse. Together, you built your careers, you created a home, and you made a family. However, now that you are entering the second half of your life, you are finding that you aren’t as compatible as you were in the early years of your marriage. You have decided that […]

Does it feel like it’s time to get serious about getting divorced? If you’re thinking that now is the time to get the proverbial wheels in motion, you may be looking to hire a divorce lawyer. Good legal representation is important, especially if the divorce is going to be complex or there are children, high-value […]