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How does alimony work in Illinois?
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...
When divorced parents want to move
For divorced parents, moving means more than hiring movers or renting a U-Haul. Because your move might impact child custody, you can expect extra steps. For starters, the law explicitly recognizes a parent’s relocation as a “substantial change in circumstances.” This...
What are the advantages of divorce mediation?
Imagine five of the most deeply personal relationships and objects in your life. Now imagine you and your spouse start arguing about these things. Do you decide to take your argument to a stranger and let that stranger decide which of you is right? In many divorces,...
What do you need in an Illinois parenting plan?
As a parent headed toward divorce, you have likely stressed about the time you might lose with your children. It’s a natural response, but it may not be the most helpful. A more helpful response may be to focus on how you can best make use of the time you’ll have....
Do I really need a prenup?
"Why would someone want to sign a legal document sealing their fate to get divorced?" That is a question pointedly asked at the outset of a recent article spotlighting prenuptial agreements. The gist of that piece clearly stresses that, in fact, prenups have no close...
I’m Divorced Now What???
If you’re recently divorced, you may be wondering what you need to do now. Last month, we talked about setting a vision for your post-divorce life. Check out our videos from last month here. This month, we’re focusing on the items that are most often forgotten or...
Post-Divorce Habits
After any life changes, people get the notion to change other areas of their life. For example, when someone gets a new job, they may feel like sprucing up their wardrobe or getting a new haircut. Post-divorce life isn’t any different. After going from the married...
How to Prepare for Your Divorce
Divorce is hard. Taking the time to prepare can make it easier. In October, November, and December, we provided our best advice on how to prepare physically, mentally, and financially on social media. (Follow us here). In case you missed it, here’s a wrap up. Your...
The Foundations of Effective Co-Parenting
In Illinois, it’s rare that anyone gains sole custody and parenting time. Unless one of the parents has been abusive, Illinois courts enter custody disputes with the belief that children do best when they have significant time with both parents. This means that as a...
Do you need to modify your child support?
Divorce is often harder for parents than non-parents. Custody battles can be bitter and hard-fought. Even when those questions are resolved peacefully, parents still need to work with their former partners to raise their kids. This means coordinating responsibilities,...
