Divorce

Dividing property in most divorces is usually a straightforward process. However, when a business is involved, the task can become extremely complicated. Dividing a business can make the divorce process feel like settling a dispute rather than an emotional/financial...

It's never easy to go through a divorce in Naperville, Illinois, but it might be even harder if you're in your 50s or 60s. The idea of dating again after spending decades with the same person can seem daunting and difficult. Thankfully, it's possible to navigate the...

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Popular entertainment would have everyone believe that divorce is the end result of numerous devastating events. From infidelity and drug use to criminal activity and domestic violence, books, movies and television programs generally center on these dramatic elements...

Gray divorce occurs when long-time spouses decide to split. These separations are surprising to those closest to us. The reality is, statistically, older couple divorces have doubled in the last three decades. Age and health These decades-long marriages often...

The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act has undergone major changes in recent years. Couples who divorced before 2016 faced very different requirements than couples do today. Is Illinois an at-fault or no-fault divorce state? Illinois is now a no-fault...

Dividing property and assets acquired during a marriage is a common sore spot in divorce proceedings. Trying to figure out who gets the house, how savings will be split, and the way a joint business will be run can get a little hairy. It's no wonder why discussions on...

When people get married, they often want their marriage to last a lifetime. Unfortunately, some marriages end in divorce after the social aspects have irretrievably broken down. The most difficult and disputable part of divorce is splitting property between the...

Domestic violence or abuse refers to violent or abusive acts committed by one spouse against another. This can occur either in physical harm or through power and control behaviors. According to the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence (ICDAV), each year, more...

 A gray divorce is experienced by couples who are in their midlife and beyond. Most couples in this type of divorce are 50 years and older, with most of them being married for 20 to 30 years. Most people divorce for their own unique reasons, but the most common causes...