How will divorce affect your financial future?
There’s no good reason to stay together with your spouse if you’re unhappy. You need to do what’s best for you, your future and [...]
How a child custody evaluation could affect your case
Dealing with a child custody dispute can be enormously stressful. It oftentimes involves allegations of parental unfitness, which may include accusations of substance abuse, [...]
Determining if a person is entitled to maintenance in a divorce
For Illinois residents who are unhappy in their marriage, there are often hindrances that prevent them from taking the next step and pursuing a [...]
Two ways to modify a child support order in Illinois
Life after divorce goes on for parents in the St. Charles area, with all its ups and downs. This includes the possibility that a [...]
What does the phrase ‘best interests of the child’ mean?
Parents in the Chicago area who are going through a divorce may have heard of the phrase “best interests of the child” being used [...]
Drafting better divorce agreements with mediation
Divorce rarely comes easily to spouses. Deciding to end an often years-long relationship that may involve children is challenging at best, and dangerous at worst. [...]
Talking to your kids about divorce
Even if it’s ultimately the right decision for you and your family, breaking the news of your divorce to your kids is a tough [...]
What will happen to my assets in a divorce?
One of the most significant issues that you will have to address in a divorce is how to divide assets and property. This matter [...]