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When you filed for divorce in an Illinois court, you may have simply wanted to sign whatever documents you needed to sign so that you could leave the past behind and move on in life. However, as a parent, you knew there would be child custody issues to resolve. If...

The dissolution of a marriage is an intensely personal, private event. If you have filed a petition for divorce in an Illinois court, your circumstances are no longer 100% private, but it's only natural that you don't want everyone knowing your business. Even so, it's...

Even if you are part of a couple with high assets and the prospect of a comfortable post-divorce future, you may feel vulnerable when facing divorce.If you enjoy using social media, you may feel the urge to go online, dish on your divorce and elicit comforting support...

Divorce is a highly emotional experience for anyone, but for a father it can be an even more devastating event.Here are five tips to help you survive divorce, maintain your equilibrium and keep your status as a caring father intact. 1. Maintain good behaviorKeep the...

Couples argue more about money than anything else. The issues involving money are draining in themselves, and financial issues are often at the heart of a divorce—especially a high-net-worth divorce. Here are eight of the top money-related reasons...

Big changes happen in life, and for a divorced parent, one such change is an employment opportunity that requires relocation.If you wish to move to another city with your child, will the court approve the necessary modification to your parenting plan? First...

The state of Illinois affords people who are in civil unions the same protections that those in traditional marriages enjoy.The purpose of SB1716 is to aid committed couples in many areas of their lives, including dissolution and property disposition. Illinois...

Ending a marriage brings changes in the lives of both parties. However, a survey of women in various stages of divorce revealed unexpected consequences as they faced the future.Many of the survey participants cited "financial surprises" in a post-divorce world. The...

During the property division phase of a divorce, some people draw a blank when the subject of dividing retirement accounts takes center stage.The process can become complicated, so it is a good idea to brush up on your understanding of retirement accounts that are...

If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, the welfare and upbringing of your children will be top priority.Illinois law requires that divorcing couples develop a parenting plan that includes “caretaking functions” for the benefit of their children....