When you get a divorce, one of the questions you may have is if you will have to pay spousal maintenance, or alimony, to your ex. Unlike child support, spousal support is not an automatic obligation. The decision to mandate this payment depends on numerous factors. In addition, the law has…
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These days, it is not unusual for both parties in a marriage to hold down jobs, sometimes quite lucrative jobs. You may be a bookkeeper or physician’s assistant with a slightly better than average income, but your spouse may be a well-paid business consultant or an officer in a large…
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Parents who desire to be involved in their children's lives after divorce should pay close attention to the custody process. If the court is creating the custody agreement, it may limit or increase the time each parent has according to its perspective. In making this determination, it looks at several…
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When it comes to divorce in Morton, you may focus so much on preserving your finances that you overlook one of the most important assets you have: your health. Your health insurance benefits might not seem like a big deal now. If you ignore them until after your divorce is…
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Divorce rates in general have not continued to rise, except with one demographic. A Bowling Green State University study revealed that the divorce rate for senior couples doubled between 1990 and 2010. So-called "gray divorce" is no longer an anomaly. Dissolving a marriage at any age is a difficult task,…
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Divorce is a sad, grueling, mind-numbing process for everyone. For those who fall into the high-net-worth category, it can seem interminable and complex to the point of exhaustion. However, an experienced divorce attorney will help you navigate the rough waters. Here are five mistakes you should avoid as you move…
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When a couple with high net worth decides to divorce, determining an equitable division of assets can be a careful procedure. It is not uncommon for one spouse or the other to attempt to conceal certain assets until the divorce is final. If you suspect your soon-to-be ex is doing…
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Within the legislation's effort to modernize the child support agreement that accompanies a divorce decree, some people wonder if there is a downside concerning time allocation. This concern is mostly directed toward shared parenting time, the parents’ net income factor and the amount of money each will have to pay…
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If you are preparing to adopt a child in the state of Illinois, the first order of business will be to undergo the home study evaluation. After its completion, you will legally become temporary custodians of the child until the court enters the final judgment of adoption. A social worker conducts…
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When you separate from a previous partner, nothing is more important than establishing the wellbeing of your child. Sometimes individuals can work out child custody among themselves. However, in cases where the separation is not amicable, this may not be a simple task. Either way, there are a few different…
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As the old song says, breaking up is hard to do, especially when the breakup affects the whole family. When you divorce, your children will not only have to cope with a new chapter in their lives but will have to become used to dividing their lives between you and their…
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In Illinois, when the judge allocates parenting time, one thing he or she will take into account is how willing you are to make sure your child is able to develop and maintain a relationship with the other parent. Following a divorce, emotions can be very strained. You might be…
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