In Illinois, the court typically follows established guidelines to determine child support obligations – but guidelines aren’t the same as hard-and-fast rules. In cases where one parent has an exceptionally high income, deviations from the state’s child support...
When parents go through a divorce, one of the most painful realizations that they may face is that their relationship with their children will go through some changes. Even though shared custody is the norm these days, that still means that your child won’t be living...
Divorce can be an immensely challenging process, and one of the most complex issues you may have to face is the process of dividing up your marital property with your spouse. Because there’s a lot of confusion surrounding how the process actually works, couples often...
In any divorce, there are a lot of financial issues that have to be addressed – but most couples aren’t thinking much past the division of marital assets, the allocation of debts and issues of support. What’s left? Plenty. Your marriage reshaped your entire financial...
The holiday season is a time for joy, celebration and togetherness – and that can be a little hard on newly divorced parents. Your parenting plan probably already addresses how the holiday schedule will be split, whether you alternate any given date every other year,...
When a divorce involves the division of a family-owned or closely-held business, determining the business's value becomes a critical issue. Whether you and your spouse shared your business duties equally or one of you took a lead role while the other was more of an...
When parents divorce, the number one concern they usually have is the well-being of their children – and ensuring stability in their routine through consistent child care can be essential. If you have a nanny that you trust, that can be invaluable when it comes to...
When you are facing divorce and nearing retirement age, you may have concerns about how your separation can impact your plans for the future. As an individual going through a gray divorce, there are factors you must consider and prepare for as you begin the process. A...
Experiencing a divorce can be an emotionally overwhelming process, and when it involves significant assets, it becomes even more complex. A high-asset divorce requires splitting a sizable marital estate and possibly transitioning from a dual-income household to a...
Often one of the greatest anxieties people experience in a divorce is how day-to-day living will change after the proceedings are finalized. Spousal maintenance is a stipulation of a divorce that can help clarify the standard of living for the parties involved after...