Divorce

During a divorce, the ideal scenario involves both partners coming to an agreement on how to proceed in a way that is satisfactory to both parties. But if you and your spouse can't reach a mutual agreement, it's up to the court to decide how to divide your assets and...

It’s devastating to realize that your marriage is over – but it can be equally devastating to realize that your finances have somehow gotten into a real mess over the last few years. (Indeed, your financial issues may be part of the reason for the divorce, especially...

Domestic violence occurs when one partner in a relationship abuses another partner. The relationship could be between married or unmarried persons, intimate partners, parents of a child in common and children. The most common types of domestic violence acts include...

Many households today are comprised of multiple generations. It's common for seniors to be taking care of their adult children and their grandchildren or their grandchildren alone. In fact, there are over 100,000 grandparents in Illinois taking care of their...

A high-asset divorce is also known as high net worth divorce. It typically involves high-value assets such as real estate partnerships and stock options. A high-asset divorce is more about your assets' variety and complexity than your overall value. The following...

Many working people are employed in a traditional employer/employee relationship and are issued W2's at the end of the year. However, others work in some form of self-employment, either as their only earned income or to supplement their income from a traditional job....

Divorce can be an emotionally draining and financially taxing situation. Even seemingly simple marriage dissolutions can end up being drawn-out legal battles. When the spouses are older or have been married for many years, their legal separation is commonly referred...

Unfortunately, children are sometimes used as pawns if their parents' relationship has ended on bad terms. It's not uncommon for parents to stall on agreeing to a parenting plan because they're unhappy with their romantic relationship's demise. Situations like these...

A divorce is often a devastating event in someone's life, where relationships end on a bitter note. This scenario is especially true when there are accusations of abuse and one of the spouses receives a restraining order against the other. Illinois allows for a...

When going through a divorce, a common complication is how to split the marital property. Couples may argue about properties, gifts received, and even the family pet. Some assets, particularly those of higher value, create serious conflict in a divorce settlement....