Divorcing parents will have to work through numerous negotiations at every stage of the process. From financial affairs such as the division of assets and debt responsibility to physical elements such as the parenting plan, both parties must find a compromise that...
During a long or particularly frustrating divorce, you may worry that co-parenting will challenge you in ways you cannot handle. However, navigating post-divorce child care with your ex-spouse is not always stressful. Learning how to successfully communicate and...
Grey divorcees, who are 50 and over, often face problems that younger divorcing couples may not even think of. In particular, many of these hurdles come in the form of financial problems. But what are these problems? How do they impact you? And what can you do to...
One of the world's wealthiest couples, Bill and Melinda Gates, recently announced the end of their marriage after 27 years. In addition to Bill Gates' work as the founder and CEO of Microsoft, the pair founded the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2000 to support...
Family law cases are often emotionally difficult and legally complicated. If you are disappointed by the outcome of your divorce, child support or child custody issue, you are not alone. You may be wondering what other options you have under the law. Some people feel...
Whether the parties involved are famous or wealthy or both, a high-profile divorce puts added pressure on individuals. These divorces often attract the attention of both respected journalists and attention-seeking tabloids. All of this information, though, provides...
What are the biggest threats to your future after divorce? The first would probably be a spouse that wants more than a fair share of the marital estate. Divorce is complex in part because you get an opportunity to secure your post-marital life. One thing most...
If you have kids or teens with your spouse and you plan to divorce, you must share college expenses for your children under Illinois law. The division of payments for tuition, room and board, and related costs depends on a range of factors. Review this state...
Attorney assisted mediation may be the best way to navigate your divorce in these challenging times. Many people ask are the divorce courts still open? The answer is generally yes, but in most counties in Illinois, divorce hearings are heard via Zoom. And not in...
To divorce, your partner may be one of the most stressful moments of your life. While it can be a new beginning and the start of a better life, it can also be a source of fear and anxiety. Divorce opens a new chapter of your life. The Huffington Post explains that...
