Month: May 2020

According to traditional stereotypes, mothers were the primary caregivers in most American families. In past decades, the mothers typically stayed home and raised the children while fathers worked. In modern times however, fathers are playing a larger and more active...

When husbands and wives tie the knot, they often envision starting a family and living happily ever after. However, that’s seldom what happens in the real world. No couple in Illinois weds with the end in mind, but nearly half of all marriages will end in divorce....

Obviously, marriages end for a myriad of reasons. However, one thing that a lot of divorces in Illinois and across the country have in common is that they can be very expensive. Here are a few financial tips that can help reduce the cost of a divorce. One of the best...

It may be surprising to know that many recent studies have shown that fewer marriages these days are ending in a separation. The divorce rate as a whole is actually declining in Illinois and across the United States. However, for older adults, the rate of divorce is...

According to recent research, nearly one in five children will experience a parental split by the age of nine. One of the most popular child custody agreements in Illinois these days is known as co-parenting, or shared parenting. Here are a few tips that may be...

Some studies indicate that nearly half of all marriages in Illinois and across the country end in divorce. If something had a 50% chance of happening, wouldn’t it make sense to prepare for that event? In essence, this is exactly what a prenuptial agreement does. Due...

Ending a marriage is one of the most stressful events that any person can experience in life. Divorce is something that nearly half of all married couples in Illinois will face. During this very emotional and vulnerable time, it can be easy for an individual to spiral...