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Who Typically Initiates a Divorce in a Marriage?

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Table of ContentsInsights from a Chicago Divorce AttorneyWho Initiates a Divorce Does Not MatterSome Conduct May Matter In my experience as a Chicago divorce attorney, when it comes to which spouse initiates a divorce in a marriage it is more often the wife.  Of course, there are plenty of husbands who file for divorce but

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5 Signs You May Need a Prenup Agreement 

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Table of ContentsWhat Are Some Reasons Why You Would Want to Consider a Prenup Agreement? You Have Significant Assets to ProtectPlanning Ahead for Specific Financial DecisionsYour Soon-to-Be Spouse has Significant DebtYou Have Proceeds from the Sale of a Home Prior to the MarriageThis Will Be Your Second MarriageIf You Are Getting Married, You Should Feel Comfortable

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Credit Card Debt and Divorce

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Table of ContentsDividing Credit Card Debt in a DivorceStudent Loan DebtLoans from Family MembersWhose Name is on the Credit Card?Disclosure of Credit Card and Other Loan Documents As Chicago divorce attorneys one of the common questions we’re asked by clients is how the credit card debt gets divided in a divorce. When you get a

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Should I Stay in a Toxic Marriage to Protect My Kids?

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Table of Contents5 Toxic Marriage Situations Where Divorce May Be the AnswerSome Marriages Can Be SavedSometimes a Spouse Just Needs to Get Out of the MarriageLeaving a Toxic Marriage Can Be DangerousOrder of ProtectionGrowing Up in an Abusive HomeLeaving a Toxic Marriage When You Have No Money Divorce is never an easy decision. However, should

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