A recent national media article addressing the topic of divorce notes that marital dissolution "is rarely easy, simple and painless." We are even more succinct than that on our website at The Law Office of in Maryville, simply stressing...
Month: January 2018
Negotiating a child custody schedule that works for everyone
Family courts in Illinois look out for the best interests of the child, as do most parents. Most would consider pulling your kids into a battle as something that would not be in the best interests of your children. Research has shown that high levels of...
Illinois divorce: multiple routes for securing a successful outcome
Some Illinois residents who contemplate divorce envision a process marked by courtroom conflict. And that is understandable, given the centrality of court-based battles in contemporary popular culture. Moreover, it is indeed the case that a marital dissolution closely...
The basics of military divorce
Realizing that a marriage is not working can be distressing for any couple, but military divorce can differ from the average separation process. Most are aware of the additional and often strenuous aspects of marriage in the military, but know little of what, exactly,...
Modifying your divorce agreement
Since your divorce, you have probably had a lot of life changes. You may have moved, changed jobs, found a new partner, or any one of a number of things which could impact your relationship with your children. There have also been some important changes to Illinois...
Managing marital money when you are separated
If you are headed towards divorce, but aren’t quite there yet, how do you continue to manage your money when it is linked to your spouse’s? Getting familiar with your financial situation will help the process of dividing assets. A thorny topic Talking about money is...