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Special Needs Children & Divorce
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Divorce Involving Mental Health or Addiction Issues
Property Valuation & Distribution
Retirement Account, IRAs & QDROs
Division of Debt
Division of Marital Assets
Dissipation of Assets
Inheritance Matters in Divorce
Businesses & Divorce
Business Valuations
Post Decree Modifications
College & Medical Expenses
Enforcing the Divorce Decree / Contempt Proceedings (Pre & Post Decree)
Custodial Parent Removal / Relocation
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Prenuptial & Postnuptial Agreements
Domestic Violence & Orders of Protection
Representation of Children (Guardian Ad Litem)
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Dividing Multiple Properties in an Illinois Divorce
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce: What Is the Difference?
5 Persistent Illinois Child Support Myths
What Does a Guardian Ad Litem Do?
Preserving Your Relationship With Your Child Post-Divorce
How Can I Prove That I Need Spousal Support?
Will a Judge Honor a Divorce Agreement?
Why a Lawyer Is Important in a Divorce
Is an Inheritance Considered Your Separate Property?
Common Concerns in a High Asset Divorce
When Is a Guardian Ad Litem Needed in an Illinois Divorce?
Considerations for Special Needs Children in a Divorce
Will I Go to Jail For Not Paying Child Support?
How a Lawyer Can Help With Your Divorce
How to Tell Your Spouse You Want a Divorce
Does Illinois Protect Fathers’ Rights?
How Is Property Split Up in Illinois Divorces?
Predicting Alimony in an Illinois Divorce
3 Reasons to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement in Illinois
Registering as a Putative Father in Illinois
3 Ways Not Paying Child Support Can Hurt You
How Do I Start A Divorce If I Am Unsure Where To Begin?
Can Divorced Couples Remarry Each Other?
Debunking Common Myths About Divorce
What Are the Mental Health Effects of Divorce?
When Can You Become a Child’s Guardian in Illinois?
Establishing Paternity with an Unwilling Father in Illinois
Defending Yourself Against Claims of Dissipating Assets in Illinois
What Does Parental Alienation Mean in an Illinois Divorce?
How Can I Make My Ex Comply with Our Illinois Parenting Plan?
Should I Get Legally Separated in Illinois?
Navigating Disagreements about Homeschooling in Illinois
I Got Laid Off. Do I Still Need to Pay Child Support?
Worrying Increase in Domestic Violence Deaths in Illinois
Navigating Divorce and Property Valuation in Illinois
When Does Alimony End After an Illinois Divorce?
How Should I Raise My Child If My Ex Converts After Divorce?
How Can I Stop My Ex From Cyberstalking Me?
Do I Have to Change My Residence in a Contested Divorce?
Can I Claim My Child as a Dependent After a Divorce?
How Are Complex Assets Valued in an Illinois Divorce?
4 Issues That Make an Illinois Divorce More Complex
Can I File for Divorce if My Spouse Left Illinois?
3 Ways Family Counseling Can Help Children in a Divorce
Can Texts and Recordings Be Used Against Me in a Divorce?
What Are My Parental Responsibilities in Illinois?
What Are Three Misconceptions Regarding Guardians Ad Litem?
How Will My Child’s Autism Affect Child Support?
3 Ways Domestic Violence Affects Divorce in Illinois
Do I Have to Pay Alimony if I Already Pay Child Support?
What Can I Do if My Spouse is Hiding Money in Our Divorce?
What Happens with a Family Pet in an Illinois Divorce?
How Can I Have an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois?
Making Birdnesting Work in Illinois
Can I Modify My Parenting Plan in Illinois?
What Goes into Determining Parenting Time?
Types of Spousal Support in Illinois
Other Parent Keeps Missing Their Scheduled Visitations
When Should You Consider a Postnuptial Agreement?
Could Collaborative Law Suit My Illinois Divorce?
Domestic Violence in Illinois
I Regret That I Never Signed a Prenup. What Can I Do About It?
Can I Relocate for Work if I Have Joint Custody?
How Can Hidden Assets Affect My Illinois Divorce?
Is Divorce More of a Risk for a Stay-At-Home Parent?
What Role Does a Guardian Ad Litem Play in Illinois Divorce?
Why Should an Unmarried but Involved Father Establish Paternity?
My Ex Quit His Job. What Will Happen to His Child Support Payments?
How Can My Online Profiles Impact My Illinois Divorce?
There Is an Order of Protection Against Me. Can I Appeal It?
What is the Best Way to Prepare Myself for Divorce?
How Do I Know If I Am Eligible for Alimony?
Can I Make My Ex Change Their Holiday Plans with Our Kids?
How Is a Divorce Decree Enforced in DuPage County?
How Will We Decide Who Gets Our House in the Divorce?
What are the Consequences of Hiding Assets in a Divorce?
How is the Amount of Spousal Maintenance Determined?
How is Money Divided in an Illinois High Asset Divorce? 
Why Would a Court Deny a Parent Custody in a Divorce?
Tax Considerations in High Asset Divorces
When Should You Consider a Prenuptial Agreement?
What are the Signs That a Child is Struggling with the Stress of Divorce?
How Long Does It Take to Modify a Child Support Order?
What is the Illinois Divorce Process Like?  
Substance Abuse and Divorce 
Paternity Tests and Child Support 
Creating a Postnuptial Agreement in Illinois
How Is Spousal Maintenance Addressed in an Illinois Divorce?
How Are Assets Divided in an Illinois Divorce?
Parental Responsibilities: Making a Parenting Plan
Enforcing Child Support in Illinois 
Enforcing a Divorce Decree in Illinois - What You Should Expect
4 Examples of Domestic Violence and How Illinois Law Protects Victims
What an Illinois Judge Considers During a Child Relocation Order
What is Involved in a Contested Divorce in Illinois?
The Benefits of Postnuptial Agreements
Evaluate Why Your Marriage Ended to Prepare for Divorce 
Things You Need to Know about Parenting Time
The Difference Between an Annulment and Divorce in Illinois
Safeguarding Yourself During a Divorce: How to Address the Threat of Domestic Violence
When Can an Illinois Parenting Plan Need to Be Revised?
I Am Afraid of How My Divorce Will Affect My Children. What Should I Do?
I Brought Up Divorce and Now My Spouse is Making Threats; What Should I Do?
How Should I Bring up the Topic of Divorce with My Spouse? 
Understanding the Elements of a Complex Divorce 
Common Red Flags to Look for When Hiring a Divorce Attorney
Why You Should Still Hire an Attorney Even If Your Divorce is Uncontested
What Are the Most Common Issues Associated with Co-Parenting, and How Can I Prevent Them? 
Child Support Considerations for Divorcing Parents with Special Needs Children 
What to Know About Divorce Decrees and Contempt Proceedings in DuPage County
What to Know About Spousal Support and Maintenance in DuPage County 
Legal Separation in DuPage County
Grandparents Petition for Visitation in DuPage County
Sharing a Family Business After Divorce in DuPage County
Disputes About a Child’s Religious Upbringing in DuPage County
Disputes About a Child’s Religious Upbringing in DuPage County
Asset Tracing in a DuPage County Divorce
Teen Driving and Child Custody Disputes in DuPage County 
Political Disagreements and Child Custody Disputes in DuPage County
Custody Disputes of Child Traveling Internationally with Petitioning Parent
Parenting Disputes Involving TikTok in DuPage County
Holiday Parenting Time Disputes in DuPage County
Paternity Rights in DuPage County
Asset Dissipation and Divorce Disputes in DuPage County
Orders of Protection for Domestic Violence in DuPage County
Pet Custody Disputes During Divorce in DuPage County 
Maintenance (Alimony) Modifications in DuPage County
Special Needs Child Support Disputes in DuPage County
Dealing With a Stepparent’s Interference in a Child’s Upbringing in DuPage County
Divorce and Discovery of Hidden Assets in DuPage County
Late-in-Life Divorce in DuPage County
Post-Divorce Name Change in DuPage County
How Disputing ex-Spouses Can Navigate their Child’s Preferred Pronouns in DuPage County
Division of Retirement Accounts During Divorce in DuPage County
Are Reward Points Marital Property in Naperville?
Filing a Petition for Parental Relocation in DuPage County 
Divorce Decree Enforcement in DuPage County 
DuPage County Divorce and Family Business Matters  
Custody Disputes Caused by Contrasting Parenting Styles 
Child Custody Disputes: Meeting an ex-Spouse’s New Partner
Inheritance Disputes in Your Illinois Divorce 
Seven Complexities of High-Net-Worth Divorces and How to Proceed 
How to Proceed in Contested and Uncontested Divorces
The Workings of Collaborative Law and Its Top Ten Benefits
Top Seven Advantages of Premarital Agreements
Joint-Custody Disputes of How to Raise a Transgender Child
Child Custody Battles with an Addiction-Plagued Spouse
Rising Divorce Rates in Post-Pandemic Illinois: How to Prepare for Divorce
How Should We Tell Our Adult Children We Are Getting a Divorce?
How Can a Financial Advisor Benefit You in Your Illinois Divorce?
Three Mistakes to Avoid in Your Illinois High Net Worth Divorce
Three Considerations for Special Needs Children in an Illinois Divorce
Six of the Most Common Reasons People Get Divorced in Illinois
What Can I Do If I Am Worried About the Cost of Divorce in Illinois?
Is Parental Alienation Real? If So, Can I Do Anything About It in Illinois?
4 Things to Do If You Are Worried Your Spouse is Spying on You During Your Illinois Divorce
What Is a Joint Simplified Dissolution in Illinois?
Three Reasons to Choose Legal Separation Instead of Divorce in Illinois
Your Spouse’s Gambling Debt Can Affect Your Illinois Divorce
Can My Spouse Get in Legal Trouble For Trying to Hide Assets?
Do Wealthy Parents Pay More Child Support in Illinois?
Six Factors Courts Consider for Awarding Back Child Support in Illinois
Three Issues That Could Void Your Illinois Prenup
Three Strategies for Recovering Unpaid Child Support in DuPage County
How Can My Online Activity Influence My Divorce Case?
Obstacles You May Encounter During the Property Division Process
UPDATE: Spousal Support 101 in Illinois
The Advantages of Establishing Legal Paternity as an Unmarried Parent
Non-Minor Child Support for a Child with Autism in Illinois
How Can I Ask My Partner for a Prenuptial Agreement Without Offending Them?
Understanding Court-Ordered Mediation in an Illinois Child Custody Case
What Are the Advantages of Collaborative Law?
Temporary Orders Can Help You Get Through the Divorce Process in Illinois
Divorcing in Illinois? Make Sure You Understand the Parenting Plan Requirements
How Does Cheating Influence a Divorce in Illinois?
Who Gets to Keep the House After an Illinois Divorce?
Understanding the Differences Between Contested and Uncontested Divorces in Illinois
Can Grandparents Obtain Visitation Rights In Illinois?
What to Know When Divorcing Over 50
The Importance of Establishing Paternity in Illinois
Which Parent Pays a Child’s College Tuition After a Divorce?
Tips for Divorcing Someone With Substance Abuse Problems
Can You Get Your Marriage Annulled in Illinois? 
How to Speed Up Your Divorce
“Petnups” and Pet Custody in an Illinois Divorce
How Are Child Custody and Parenting Time Addressed in a Parenting Plan?
The Benefits of an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement
How to Keep the Cost of Divorce Down
How Can I Financially Prepare for My Illinois Divorce?
Parenting Time Vacations: Can I Take My Child Out of State or Out of the Country?
What Happens to Retirement Accounts in Divorce?
Do I Need an Attorney for My Illinois Divorce?
Tips for Handling Child Custody Evaluations in an Illinois Family Law Case
What Are the Benefits and Limitations of Divorce Mediation in Illinois?
What Is the Purpose of a Postnuptial Agreement?
What Happens During Divorce Litigation in Illinois?
When Is a Guardian Ad Litem Assigned to a Family Law Case?
How Do I Ask My Fiancé for a Prenuptial Agreement?
What You Need to Know When Divorcing Someone With a Shopping Addiction
When Do Illinois Courts Restrict Parenting Time or Parental Responsibilities?
What Issues Do Business Owners Need to Address When Getting Divorced?
6 Important Steps to Take When Preparing for Divorce in Illinois
When Will Alimony Be Awarded During an Illinois Divorce?
What Is Considered “Abuse” in an Illinois Order of Protection?
What Are Some Problems With “Do-it-Yourself” Divorces?
What Is a Collaborative Divorce?
Protecting Your Assets During Divorce with a Financial Restraining Order
What Is Retroactive Child Support, and When Is it Awarded in Illinois?
Which Spouse Gains Ownership of the Family Pet in an Illinois Divorce?
What Types of Protective Orders Are Available in Illinois?
Should I Settle Or Take My Illinois Divorce Case to Trial?
How Can My Mental Illness Affect Child Custody in Illinois?
What is Supervised Parenting Time and When is it Required in Illinois?
Using Collaborative Law for Illinois Child Custody Disputes
How Can a Dissipation Claim Help Me Recover Wasted Assets?
Am I Entitled to Child Support for an Adult Child with Disabilities?
What Are Some Signs That a Spouse is Hiding Assets in an Illinois Divorce?
What is a Guardian Ad Litem in an Illinois Family Law Case?
Illinois Laws Regarding Child Custody and Parental Relocations
How Can Mediation Help Divorcing Couples Reach an Agreement on an Illinois Parenting Plan?
How Appraisers Determine the Value of Marital Real Estate
Do Child Support Orders Include Health Care Expenses in Illinois?
Does It Matter Which Spouse Files for Divorce in Illinois?
Are Parenting Education Classes Required in Illinois?
How Did the Illinois Spousal Maintenance Law Change in 2019?
How Does Psychology Factor into Illinois Child Custody Decisions?
3 Tips for Avoiding Common QDRO Mistakes in an Illinois Divorce
Why Are Divorce Rates Rising Around the World?
What Are the Strategies Used in the Discovery Process During Divorce?
Tips for Working With a Guardian Ad Litem in Illinois
What Issues Can Postnuptial Agreements Address in Illinois?
What if My Spouse Violates Our Divorce Decree in Illinois?
How is Ownership of the Family Pet Handled in an Illinois Divorce?
What is Parental Alienation and How Can It Affect My Custody Case?
What Does the “Discovery” Process Involve During an Illinois Divorce?
Sheltering Assets From a Spouse With a Drug Addiction During Divorce
Should I Ask for Maintenance in My Illinois Divorce
Strategies for Divorcing Someone With a Personality Disorder
Using Life Insurance as Security in a Divorce Case
How Long Do Spousal Maintenance Payments Last?
How Gray Divorces Are Impacting Adult Children
What Should I Do If My Child’s Other Parent Has Been Missing Child Support Payments?
What Is the Role of a Forensic Accountant in an Illinois Divorce Case?
Should I Voluntarily Acknowledge Paternity?
Can I Get an Annulment If I Regret Getting Married?
Remembering the Most Overlooked Assets in Divorce
When is DNA Testing Used to Establish Paternity in Illinois?
Living With Your New Partner Will Likely End Spousal Maintenance
Family Law Mediation Allows You to Express Yourself
What Is the Role of a Guardian ad Litem in an Illinois Child Custody Case?
How Can an Emergency Order of Protection Help Me?
Getting a Divorce When Your Spouse is Physically Abusive
Can Child Support Orders Be Extended Past Age 18 if the Child Has a Disability?
What Should I Do If My Child’s Other Parent Refuses to Follow Our Child Custody Order?
Can I Still Collect Child Support If My Child’s Other Parent is in Jail?
Can I Request Temporary Spousal Maintenance During an Illinois Divorce?
Are You a Victim of Emotional Abuse?
Who Gets the Family Pets in an Illinois Divorce?
What Is A Postnuptial Agreement and How Can It Benefit Me?
Have You Been a Victim of Financial Abuse?
How Long Will My Illinois Divorce Take?
The Court Could Reject an Unconscionable Divorce Agreement
Divorce Considerations for Stay-at-Home Parents
Start Discussing Your Parenting Plans Before You File for Divorce
What You Should Know About Adopting Your Stepchild
Can I File for Divorce Before I Move Out?
Will the Divorce Court Punish My Spouse for Cheating on Me?
Why Planning Is Important in Protecting Your Assets During a Divorce
Five Reasons to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement Before You Get Married
What Is the Right of First Refusal in an Illinois Parenting Plan?
What Happens When I Cannot Afford My Child Support Payments?
What Issues Must Be Addressed in an Illinois Parenting Plan?
Understanding the Basics of Annulment in Illinois
How Long Will My Divorce Take?
Three Tips for Helping Children Deal with Divorce
FAQs Regarding the Guardian ad Litem
Collecting Child Support from a Parent Who Is Incarcerated
Special Considerations for Divorce After a Long Marriage
Sharing Custody of Children After Your Divorce
Alternatives to Litigation in Your Illinois Divorce
Illinois Lawmakers Propose Law to Help Residents Getting Divorced Change Their Names
Can I Recover Marital Funds That My Spouse Wasted at the End of Our Marriage?
What Happens to Retirement Plans During an Illinois Divorce?
When Can an Illinois Child Support Order Be Changed?
Child Custody and Child Support Concerns When a Parent is Incarcerated
Common Mistakes Made During a High-Net Worth Divorce
Co-Parenting Strategies for Divorced Parents Who Want to Share Custody
When Can a Marriage Be Annulled in Illinois?
These Issues Can Invalidate Your Illinois Prenuptial Agreement
How to Protect Yourself Financially When Divorcing Someone with Addiction Issues
Child Support Nonpayment in Illinois
Differentiating Between Martial and Separate Property During an Illinois Divorce
Getting a Divorce When You Have Been Out of the Workforce
When is a Prenuptial Agreement Considered Invalid?
What to Do If Your Spouse is Lying About Finances During a Divorce
Getting a Divorce After Age 50? Consider These Complicating Factors
Experts Say These Tips Can Help You Cope Emotionally During Your Illinois Divorce
How Can I Establish Legal Parentage of My Child if I Am Unmarried?
Divorcing an Abusive Spouse in Illinois
Avoid These Common Financial Mistakes During Your Illinois Divorce
Consider Choosing Mediation When Getting an Illinois Divorce
Top Five Biggest Misunderstandings About Prenuptial Agreements
Can I Prevent My Ex’s New Spouse from Adopting My Child?
What Happens if I Do Not Pay My Child Support?
How Incarceration Affects Support Payments in Illinois
Can I Refuse to Sign Divorce Papers?
What Goes Into an Illinois Parenting Plan?
Prenup Benefits for Less-Than-Wealthy Couples
Do Stay-at-Home Parents Get Spousal Maintenance in Divorce?
How to Make Stepfamilies Work
Issues That Cause Divorce Complications
Modification an Option if You Have Trouble Paying Child Support in Illinois
Addressing Retirement Plans in a Divorce
Marriage Before Children Not as Important for Millennial Parents
Things to Consider When Divorcing an Addict
Orders of Protection in Illinois
When Your Parenting Time Has Been Restricted
Defending Against False Dissipation Claims
Divorcing Parents Must Submit a Parenting Plan to the Court
Divorce May Have Health Risks for Women, Fewer for Men
No-Fault Divorce Basics in Illinois
What You Need to Know About Relocating With Your Child
Divorce May Actually Benefit Your Children
Supporting an Adult Child with a Disability
When Is an Annulment Appropriate?
Emotional Abuse Is a Type of Domestic Abuse
Is Divorce Really the Right Choice for You?
Does It Matter Who Files for Divorce First?
Temporary Orders in an Illinois Divorce
The Debate over Divorce Parties
Bringing a Dissipation of Assets Claim Against a Spouse
When to Ask for a Guardian ad Litem
Keep an Open Mind About Shared Parenting This Summer
Cook County Court Strikes Down College Expense Law
Study Suggests a Flashy Wedding Could Increase Divorce Risk
What is Considered an Irreconcilable Breakdown With Regard to Dissipation?
How a Parenting Agreement Can Help You Better Co-Parent After Divorce
Cryptocurrencies and Divorce
Does Sole Custody Still Exist in Illinois?
What Is Marital Property?
Co-Parenting Strategies for Divorced Parents
How Much Child Support Will I Have to Pay?
Collaborative Divorce as an Alternative to Litigation
The Benefits and Limitations of a Prenuptial Agreement
Orders of Protection FAQs
How to Keep Divorce Costs Manageable
What Rights Do Unmarried Parents Have?
How to Handle a Divorce with a Hostile Spouse
How to Handle Post-Divorce Loneliness
Negotiating a Spousal Maintenance Agreement
Do We Need to Be Separated Before We Can Get Divorced?
Keeping Divorce Costs Under Control
Annulment Basics in Illinois
The Newest Trend in Prenuptial Agreements
How to Tell Your Children About Your Divorce
New Tax Plan Will Significantly Impact Spousal Maintenance
Legal Separation Vs. Divorce
Modifying an Illinois Parenting Plan
Establishing Paternity for Unmarried Couples
Disputing Child Support Amounts
Substance Abuse and Marriage Concerns
Have You Been Affected by the New Child Support Law?
January Dubbed “Divorce Month”
Gray Divorce Continues to Rise
What Is a Parenting Plan in Illinois?
How to Co-Parent Like an Expert
Termination of Parental Rights
Contested and Uncontested Divorces
Common Financial Mistakes Made During Divorce
Spending the Holidays Alone
DNA Testing in Illinois Paternity Suits
Should I Share Custody of My Children?
Is Divorce Mediation Right For You?
Emergency Orders of Protection in Illinois
How to Stay Financially Secure During a Divorce
Prenuptial Agreements Are Older Than Most Would Imagine
How to Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce
Relocating With Your Child After Divorce
College Expenses: Child Support Past Age 18
Handling False Allegations of Domestic Violence
New Terminology in Illinois Divorce Law
Communicating Effectively During Divorce
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Illinois?
Parental Child Abduction in Illinois
Untangling the Knot: When Assets Are Commingled
Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage
Prenuptial Agreements in Illinois
Understanding Legal Separations
Restricted Parenting Time: Keeping Both Parents in Their Children’s Lives
Divorce Mediation: Is It For You?
Are Your Legal Fees for Divorce Tax Deductible?
Are Assets Being Hidden in Your Divorce?
Paternity and Fathers' Rights in Illinois
Visitation for Non-Parents
What If We Decide to Reconcile?
Custody and Parenting Time Struggles for LGBTQ Parents
Wage Garnishment for Support Orders
Unallocated Support in an Illinois Divorce
The Importance of Acknowledging Paternity
Terminating a Parent's Rights Regarding a Child
Study Finds Half of Those Considering Divorce Change Their Mind Within a Year
The Effects of Domestic Violence on Parental Rights
How to Keep Emotions From Impacting Your Divorce
Required Components of a Parenting Plan
Invalid Marriages and Voidable Marriages in Illinois
Non-Parents and Visitation
Dividing Property in an Illinois Divorce
How Temporary Maintenance Works During Divorce
What Is Child Abandonment?
Family Law Concerns for Multinational Families
Five Questions for Your Divorce Lawyer
Divorce and Domestic Abuse
The Illinois Non-Support Punishment Act
Child Abduction and Parenting Time Compliance Violations
Adopting Your Stepchild in Illinois
Modifying a Divorce Judgement
Wage Garnishment and Child Support
Infidelity: When Does It Become Enough?
How Mediation Could Help Your Divorce
Handling the Family Business During a Divorce
How Mental Illness Could Affect Parenting Arrangements
Divorce and the Discovery Process
Modifying a Parenting Time Order
Business Valuation for Divorce Purposes
The Growing Issue of Elder Divorce
Understanding a Dissipation of Assets Claim
Visitation Rights for Non-Parent Family Members
Why Did the Court Appoint a Guardian ad Litem to Our Case?
Navigating a High-Asset Divorce
What You Should Know About Parental Responsibilities
Parental Relocations: Know Before You Go
The Basics of a Legal Separation
Red Flags of an Abusive Marriage
Smartphone Data in Divorce Cases
Military Life Poses Marital Challenges
Negotiating Your Own Maintenance Agreement
New Child Support Rules Coming to Illinois
Advice on Moving Forward for New Divorcees
The Importance of Marital Asset Valuation
Could Social Media Harm Your Divorce Case?
Financial Concerns of Remarriage
The Question of Pets in Divorce
Five Mistakes That Could Affect the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
Is Sole Custody Still Possible in Illinois?
Unlawful Marriages in Illinois
Be Sure Before You File for Divorce
Is a Popular Franchise Glorifying Domestic Abuse?
Eight Pieces of Advice for Surviving Your Divorce
Social Media and Electronic Data Becoming More Prevalent in Divorce
Should You Change Your Child’s Name After Your Divorce?
Nontraditional Relationships and Marriages
Can We Get Divorced If We Have Not Separated?
New Law Gives Hairdressers the Tools to Fight Domestic Violence
Prenuptial Agreements Can Prevent Problems
Men and Women Differ on the Definition of Cheating
The Effect of Cohabitation on a Maintenance Order
Dealing With Domestic Violence in Divorce
Tips for Helping Your Child Through the Divorce Process
A Fast Divorce Is Not Always Ideal
Objecting to a Proposed Move Involving Your Child
What Does a Child Representative Do?
Representation of a Child: Cooperating With a Guardian ad Litem
Telling Your Children About Your Upcoming Divorce
Common Law Marriage in Illinois
What to Do If You Are in Divorce Limbo
Preparing a Holiday Parenting Plan, Part Two: Making a Schedule
Preparing a Holiday Parenting Plan, Part One: Religious Considerations
Understanding What Your Child Wants
U.S. Divorce Rate Dropping, Gray Divorce on the Rise: What Women Need to Know
Common Mistakes When Trying to Fight a Restraining Order in Illinois
Understanding Dissipation in Divorce Proceedings
Support for an Adult Child With a Disability
Considerations for Spousal Maintenance
Understanding the Value of Postnuptial Agreements
Nationwide Engagement Ring Trends Reflect Varying Tastes
Recognizing Domestic Violence Awareness Month
Dealing With an Order of Protection Filed Against You
Extended Family and Your Decision to Relocate With Your Child
Successful and Efficient Co-Parenting Offers Benefits to the Entire Family
Can Your Child Request Support for College Expenses?
Should You Ask for Guardian ad Litem to be Appointed?
New Law Prevents Domestic Violence Victims from Eviction Under Nuisance Ordinances
Divorce Without the Courtroom
What Is the Difference Between an Annulment, a Legal Separation, and a Divorce?
Gifts and Loans: Income in Child Support Cases
Divorce and Retirement Accounts
Where Should You File for Divorce?
How Can Social Media Impact a Marriage?
Grandparents' Rights to Visitation in Illinois
Divorce Mediation Myths Dispelled
What Could Harm My Child Custody Case?
Things Parents Should Avoid During and After Their Divorce
Should You Keep Your Home After Divorce?
Tips for Co-Parenting During Back-to-School Time
What Happens When One Parent Violates a Parenting Plan?
Happiness, Freedom, and Better Parenting: Why Divorce Is Better Than a Bad Marriage
Understanding Paternity in Illinois
Divorce Mediation Questions and Answers
Domestic Violence Victims Often Face Eviction
Ways to Combat Divorce Stress
Understanding Marital Property Division in Illinois
Solidify Your Finances Before Divorce
Are Robots the Future for Divorce?
Three Keys to Successful Co-Parenting
Different States, Different Divorce Laws
Choosing the Right Divorce Mediator
Studies Suggest Women May Fare Better Emotionally after a Divorce
Is Mediation the Right Option for Your Divorce?
Common Divorce Myths Dispelled
How to Handle Loneliness as a Gray Divorcee
Can Divorce Affect Your Nutrition?
Eight Behaviors That Can Lead to Divorce
Five Positives of Life After Divorce
Can Your Career Lead You to Divorce?
Divorcing an Addict
Birdnesting: What Is it, and Is It Right For Us?
How to Maintain Your Career During Divorce
As Thoughts on Marriage Change, So Does Society’s Opinion on Divorce
Staying Together for the Kids May Not Be Beneficial
Should I Get a Divorce?
Economic Abuse and Domestic Violence
Two Divorce Options That Could Save You Money
Tips for Your Day in Divorce Court
Can Divorce Affect My Credit?
What Is a Guardian ad Litem?
Three Significant Concerns of Gray Divorce
Tips For Telling Your Children About Your Divorce
Co-Parenting Apps You Need to Know About
Divorce in Paradise?
Helping Your Children After Divorce Means Helping Yourself Too
Is Your Spouse Committing Financial Fraud During Your Divorce?
What to Expect From Your Initial Consultation With a Divorce Attorney
Are Postnuptial Agreements on the Rise?
Men Are Victims of Domestic Violence Too
Divorce Through an App?
Divorce Lending in the United States
When Co-Parenting, Consistency is Key
Tips to Keep in Mind When Asking Your Spouse for a Divorce
Victims of Domestic Violence: An Order of Protection Can Help
Tips to Keep in Mind When Preparing for Your Divorce
How to Respond to High Conflict Communication from Your Ex
Handling Your Upcoming Custody Evaluation
Which States Have the Cheapest and Most Expensive Divorces?
Is Domestic Violence More Common For Same Sex Couples?
Is Collaborative Divorce the Right Choice for Me?
My Child Is Getting Divorced: What Should I Do?
Divorce and Financial Aid for College Students
How Child-Focused Mediation Protects Children During Divorce
Domestic Violence Between Parents Impacts Children Too
Working after Divorce: Tips for Landing a New Job
Changes to Illinois Divorce and Family Law in 2016
New Year’s Resolutions to Make as a Co-Parent
Tips for Sharing the Costs of Co-Parenting
Why Is There a New Year’s Divorce Spike?
What You Need to Know About Divorce Bullying
The Benefits of Mediation
Bitcoin and Divorce
Marriage Mistakes That Could Lead You to Divorce
Millions of Married Americans Report Committing Financial Infidelity
Communication Tools for Co-parents
Social Media Use and Divorce
Grey Divorce: American Seniors Divorcing More Than Ever
Adding a Financial Adviser to Your Divorce Team
How Does Divorce Affect Infants and Toddlers?
Divorce and a Shared Mortgage: What are Your Options?
America’s Poorest Couples Choose Separation as Risky Alternative to Divorce
Costly Divorce Mistakes You May Be Making
Syncing Schedules in Blended Families
Cohabitation vs. Marriage: Does it Matter to Children?
Domestic Violence and Hair Stylists?
Could Giving Up Anonymity in Alcoholism Improve Marital Outcomes?
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