Category Archives: Divorce
Does Fault Matter in Your Divorce?
Imagine a reasonable scenario in which a person has been married to his or her spouse for several years. During the course of the marriage, the person’s spouse develops a pattern of physical and emotional abuse, as well as repeated episodes of adulterous behavior. What would your advice be to that person? More than likely, you would suggest that he or she needs to getContinue reading
Retirement Savings and Pension Plans in Divorce
The process of dividing assets and debts in a divorce can be very complex and confusing. Some assets—like a paid-off car or television—are fairly easy to identify as part of the marital estate, and allocating them to one spouse or the other is relatively straightforward. Other assets are not quite so simple to handle. Retirement investments and pensions, for example, present a number of complications in aContinue reading
Divorce and Your Wallet: Five Ways You Can Protect Your Finances in the Midst of Separation
When faced with an impending divorce, the thought of further burdening yourself with the financial aspects of the split is less than appealing. It is understandable that soon-to-be ex-spouses would prefer to skirt over money matters, but sadly, money has to be addressed at the end of the marriage, otherwise both parties are in for a potential storm as the divorce process unravels. Damage Control AsContinue reading
Thinking About Divorce Without an Attorney?
Since the advent of the internet, more and more individuals have become “do-it-yourself”-ers. Regardless of the project or task at hand, there are online resources available to help you figure out how to do it—everything from car repairs to home network management to self-paced study courses to gourmet cooking. In fact, a quick Google search of the abbreviation “DIY” returns more than 1.6 billion results.Continue reading
Breaking the News of Divorce to Your Spouse
While divorce is certainly not rare in today’s society, it is still not an easy subject to discuss with your spouse. In every case, however, there comes the point at which the spouse who has made the ultimate decision to end the marriage must communicate that choice to the other partner. The way you tell your spouse that you want a divorce will set the tone forContinue reading
Know the Dangers of Divorce Without a Lawyer
As you approach the process of divorce, you may consider your situation and decide that you can do this. You do not need to spend extra money for some lawyer to fill out a few pages of paperwork and to file them for you, right? You and your spouse—despite the fact that your marriage is ending—get along well enough to get through the process without anyContinue reading
What Can You Expect to Pay for an Illinois Divorce?
Many couples who decide to file for divorce wonder how much it will cost them. Generally, it is the monetary value they are referencing. However, many are also curious about the amount of time it will take to complete the process. The following information can give you some guidance, regardless of whether you are planning on filing for a complex, high asset divorce or a simple, uncontestedContinue reading
Before You Hit Send: The Dangers of Texting Your Spouse During Divorce
Communication is the key to resolving just about any difficult situation in life, including the differences between spouses in a divorce. In fact, if you and your spouse can communicate effectively, you can save a great deal of time, money, and stress along the way. It is important to recognize, however, that there is such a thing as communicating too much, especially in today’s world ofContinue reading
The Possible Effects of Marital Misconduct on Your Divorce
Couples get divorced for countless reasons. Some simply drift apart while others were never really compatible from the beginning. In some cases, however, destructive behavior on the part of one spouse leads to the eventual breakdown of the marriage. While the law in Illinois officially recognizes divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences, there are some ways in which marital misconduct could affect the process and yourContinue reading
Organizing Your Finances Before Divorce
Divorce is full of challenges, but few carry as much risk as those related to your finances. As such, it is critical that you understand how to effectively prepare for your divorce. Learn how to organize your personal finances, and what steps you can take to prepare for the process ahead. Gathering Important Documents Before you can determine what you want or may be entitled toContinue reading