Divorce

When you’re approaching a divorce, there are a lot of different tasks that have to be completed – but one you cannot afford to overlook is the need to create electronic privacy for yourself.  If you’re like most people, your personal information is stored (and shared...

If you're thinking about getting a divorce in DuPage County, it is important to know the steps to take so you can manage the process smoothly and effectively. What key steps should you take when approaching the divorce process? Step 1: Determine what county to file...

Determining what happens to the family home is often one of the most emotional and crucial issues in a divorce. The home represents not just a significant financial asset but also a place filled with memories. In Illinois, the principle of "equitable distribution"...

“Gray divorce” is the en vogue term used to describe divorce in couples over 50, usually after a long-term marriage – a phenomenon that has become increasingly common.  When you’ve been married for decades, divorce can feel like a profound loss, and it can trigger a...

Some couples have far more assets than others to divide when they divorce. Those with business assets, retirement savings and real property holdings may find it quite difficult to negotiate a property division settlement. Both spouses may want to retain the same...

Some married couples decide to divorce after reaching a mutual agreement on the subject. They may attend couples therapy and realize they cannot work through their issues. Other times, one spouse brings up their unhappiness, and the other agrees to pursue a divorce....

By the time your marriage reached its breaking point, you had mentally moved on – so it’s no surprise that you’re already wondering if you can start dating again before your divorce is final. Can you? Absolutely. Should you? Probably not. Here’s why dating during...

Divorce tends to be a contentious process. People choose to divorce because of difficulty in their marriages and negative feelings for their spouses. They may have a hard time working cooperatively with their spouses throughout the process. People may end up fighting...

The more income people earn during marriage and the higher their standard of living is, the more complicated their personal holdings might be. Those who have enjoyed a higher standard of living during marriage may find it particularly difficult to negotiate property...

Numerous factors can make a divorce more complex than average. Some couples have complex divorces because they remained married for decades. One spouse may be financially dependent on the other, which can make the divorce proceedings more emotional and prone to...