Divorce is a difficult situation even for the most well-adjusted people who are going through it. However, divorce oftentimes is the choice of one of the parties to marriage, but not the preference of the second party. A divorce will be granted, regardless of whether or not one party wishes to proceed with one; however,
Continue Reading »Dividing retirement accounts during a divorce can be a complex and crucial aspect of the asset division process. To follow are answers to the top five questions that arise regarding dividing retirement accounts in an Illinois divorce. 1. How is retirement split in divorce in Illinois? Retirement accounts contributed to during a marriage do not
Continue Reading »In Illinois, we sometimes award a party support from their former spouse, called maintenance. Many other states typically refer to this as alimony or spousal support. In Illinois, the maintenance statute indicates that spousal support will terminate if the recipient of the maintenance cohabits on a continuing, conjugal basis with another person while receiving maintenance.
Continue Reading »Family relationships and dynamics are among the most personal aspects of someone’s life. When the Court system gets involved for any reason, it may feel like a whirlwind that is mostly out of your control. Complying with court orders might seem challenging, especially when dealing with personal family matters. In this article, we discuss the
Continue Reading »Navigating the process of divorce can be complex and often requires the assistance of a skilled legal professional. However, concerns over legal fees can add to the stress. Divorce clients need to know how to minimize legal fees and keep their attorney’s fees to a minimum, but few ask questions as to how to do so. This
Continue Reading »Navigating through a divorce or family law case can be overwhelming, especially when the divorce was unexpected, or you haven’t had time to proactively prepare for the process. Many of our clients take the initial steps to file for divorce but then don’t take the time to start preparing for moving forward until they receive
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