The state of Illinois considers an equitable division of property when dividing assets after a divorce. What this means is that when a couple decided to get a divorce, their property and debt will not be shared equally but rather fairly. The court divides the property...
There is a long list of hardships that people may encounter when they find themselves in the midst of a battle over child custody. They may be emotionally drained due to high levels of stress and other emotional challenges such as depression. They may lose interest in...
For many people in Illinois, the thought of making plans on how to pay for their young child's college education while they are in the throes of a divorce may not be top of mind, especially if the child is 10 or more years away from going to college. Parents of high...
When you are dealing with high value assets and sizable incomes, mistakes made during a divorce in Chicago can cost you a lot of money. Sometimes it is just a matter of not keeping together the right paperwork. If you are preparing to end your marriage, now is the...
If your pet is a valued member of your Illinois household but you and your spouse are thinking about divorcing, you likely have concerns about which of you your pet will live with after your divorce. While admittedly not as important as the custody of your children,...
If you are half of a high-asset married couple that is contemplating divorce, you may fear that your spouse will attempt to hide marital assets from you or has already begun to do so. Unfortunately, marital asset hiding is not a new phenomenon. A surprising number of...
You pay out money each month for the regularities of living life – mortgage, groceries, utilities. But somewhere along the way, there is not enough money at the end of the month. Payments are late, and credit card companies are threatening you with collection...
As you probably know, Miley Cyrus and Liam Hemsworth are ending their short marriage. Despite the break up of their relationship, they seem to have easily made important decision about some marital assets, namely their pets. The law in California where they are...
Between dividing assets and property, divorces can be highly contentious. What happens when a couple has a pet together? In Illinois, the law states that judges can consider the best interests of the pet when deciding pet custody. No longer do judges have to consider...
During your divorce, your focus is probably on the process and getting to the end of it. However, you should look ahead. There are many changes that will occur once your divorce is final in Illinois. It can take time to adjust to the changes and start feeling normal...