by jamiemitchell | child custody & support
If you’ve recently made an informed decision to divorce and followed through with the process, you have a reasonable right to regard the future with hope and the real prospect of a fresh start. Divorces comprise a broad realm, with some being relatively civil...
by jamiemitchell | divorce
A somewhat older but nevertheless relevant article from the American Bar Association focuses on a topic that has constantly been debated among family law attorneys and divorcees. That topic is spousal maintenance or spousal support in Illinois, previously referred to...
by jamiemitchell | divorce
Going through divorce can be an isolating experience. Not only does it mean separating from your spouse and a good portion of the belongings you shared, it can mean losing time with your children. Sometimes, it even means losing friends and acquaintances. In moments...
by jamiemitchell | child custody
For many parents, the most difficult and important questions in divorce all relate to their children. Where will the children live? What responsibilities will each parent have? How will they divide their time with the children? What can they do to help the children...
by jamiemitchell | property division
One of these things is not like the other: Car, couch, painting, Golden Retriever. Which is it? The dog, of course. Unlike the others, the dog is a living, breathing, and feeling animal. And dogs—and other pets—can lead to some uniquely tricky and emotional arguments...
by jamiemitchell | divorce
If you’ve decided to file for divorce, the chances are that you are now beset by stress and anxiety. Divorce is a complicated life event. There’s no way around that fact, but as you’ve studied your options to regain some hope and control, you might have read about...
by jamiemitchell | military divorce
Being a parent is never easy. Your children need your time, attention, and support. They want you to comfort them when they get nightmares. They want you to play with them. They want you to shape their lives and help them grow. But what happens when your job demands...
by jamiemitchell | divorce
The spark has gone out of your marriage, and you and your spouse have drifted apart, but that doesn’t mean you hate each other. In fact, you still see eye-to-eye on a lot of things, including the fact that you no longer want to live together. You may be the ideal...
by jamiemitchell | divorce
Every divorce has an emotional toll. Divorce is stressful and disruptive. It’s natural to come out of divorce full of anxiety, doubt, stress, and grief. It takes time to recover. And if you’re a parent, you’re responsible not only for your own healing, but for your...
by jamiemitchell | divorce
Parents make countless sacrifices for their children. Sometimes these sacrifices include their careers. These sacrifices aren’t always bitter. While you’re married, you may be happy to give up your job to stay home with your children and help them grow. But a divorce...
