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 rulesAll adult couples qualify for civil union status. However, partners who…
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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 2018 surveyIn 2018, the online marketplace Worthy launched a…
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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 marital property and learn how the…
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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. Creating a parenting plan A parenting plan is a written…
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Perhaps you and your spouse have decided to end your marriage. There are significant assets involved, and your next step is to seek legal counsel.A high-asset divorce can be very complex. Pulling together the appropriate documents will provide a useful starting point for your meeting with an attorney. The stakesIllinois…
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Your employer is offering you a great new position, but you and your 10-year-old daughter would have to move to Chicago.This would require modification to your child custody agreement. Will the court approve such a request? Major changes matterYou may have heard that courts are generally opposed to modifying a…
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