Divorce

Prenuptial agreements are a way for couples to lay out the terms of their divorce before they get married. It's most often used for couples who have significant assets, like money and property, that one or both partners want to protect from being divided up in the...

In a high-asset divorce, where one or both parties have a large amount of money and assets, it's crucial to be honest about your situation. Staying silent or hiding assets could lead to serious consequences such as criminal charges, significant fines, and even jail...

Spousal support payments are court-ordered payments that one spouse makes to the other to help the receiving spouse maintain his or her standard of living until the end of their marriage. In some cases, these payments may be modified or terminated at some point during...

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...