Successfully navigating a divorce is about much more than signing the final papers. A more appropriate goal than simply getting through the process is to come out the other side of divorce with a strong sense of financial wellness. But since divorce can be an emotionally significant experience for people…
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Some Illinois couples who start out marriage with very little to their names often end up accumulating significant assets over time. However, someone in this situation might not have thought about whether a prenuptial agreement could be beneficial. So is it too late to protect one's self in the event…
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When an Illinois married couple decides that their relationship is no longer sustainable, it typically sparks a series of decisions that must be made. If the couple has minor children and a spouse files for divorce, issues involving custody, visitation and child support must be resolved in order to achieve…
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Living well into a retirement usually hinges on one's financial foundation built earlier in life. But even if a foundation seems sturdy enough, some life events -- such as divorce -- can cause serious damage. Divorce tends to hit women's finances much more than men's, so Illinois women who are…
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Dividing marital property can elicit intense emotions. Both spouses might feel particularly attached to certain assets, like the family home or certain collections. But while a couple might battle over who gets these assets in the divorce, there are some that neither may want -- debt. It would most likely…
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Having good credit is an important part of one's current and future financial success. But while divorce does not directly impact someone's credit score, actions taken during the process certainly can. Understanding the possible threats to credit may encourage some individuals in Illinois to be proactive about protecting their credit…
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