Many Illinois residents dream of becoming parents. Some couples and individuals, including members of the LGBTQ community, need assistance in that area. These are the legal rights of LGBTQ couples on their path to parenthood. Adoption Many children need loving homes,...
For Illinois parents who are going through a divorce or are involved in a custody battle, it is important to know the difference between physical custody and legal custody. In cases where legal custody over children is in dispute, there are pros and cons to having...
Many courts and mediators recommend that couples try counseling before taking the final step toward divorce in Illinois. Although counseling helps many individuals grow in their personal lives, getting the wrong type or incomplete counseling services can harm couples...
Adoption is a beautiful way to build a family, and it is something that is available to everyone in Illinois, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity. It may be helpful to understand the process of adoption, the types of adoptions available to LGBTQ...
A divorce is taxing on all Illinois estranged couples, but things can be even worse if your child blames you. Kids can have just as tough a time with the change in the family situation and lash out for a variety of reasons. These are some things you can do if your...
When Illinois parents who have younger children get divorce, one of the most difficult things to deal with is child custody. In many cases, the child custody battle can be quite contentious, and it can be very difficult for the child to cope with. That's why courts...
Dividing major assets during a divorce is always an elaborate process. In Illinois, assets like a health savings account (HSA) are up for negotiation during a divorce. An HSA isn’t like health insurance A health savings account is more like a 401K or Roth IRA than...
In Illinois, depression is a serious mental illness that can lead to a wide variety of problems in a person's life. One of the most common ones is marital strife and ultimately, divorce. It's important to understand how depression can lead to such problems so that you...
If you're going through the divorce process in Illinois, life can feel challenging. Divorcing parents face even more hurdles since they have children together. One of them is coming up with a co-parenting plan. For help during this difficult time, here are a few...
No matter what you plan for retirement, major life events can occur unexpectedly and change your plans. One of the most common unexpected life changes is divorce. New Jersey residents counting on Social Security benefits for their retirement may suddenly find...