The dissolution of a marriage is never an easy thing to experience. A marital breakup that is unwanted can be an especially tough situation to cope with. Many Illinois residents who face an unwanted divorce often find themselves despondent, depressed and scared. Here...
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How to prepare for a child custody hearing
When a marriage dissolves among parents, it is not uncommon for both parents to want custody of the children. This is usually a recipe for lengthy, and sometimes ruthless, child custody battles. Although the parents often think they're undergoing a custody battle for...
Helpful tips for women going through divorce
Undoubtedly, ending a marriage is a very difficult decision for any couple to make. For women in particular, the experience of divorce can be especially challenging. However, with a little bit of preparation, women can greatly reduce the stress of this event and begin...
Divorce is on the decline, but it still happens
Twenty years ago, the overall divorce rate in Illinois and across the United States was near 50 percent. This meant nearly half of all marriages ended in divorce. Today, however, the rate of divorce has declined, with about 40 percent of marriages ending in a breakup....
The effects of divorce on adult children
Understandably, a marital breakup is often very hard for young children. Many young children don’t understand the concept of divorce and may blame themselves for their parents’ separation. However, divorce can be just as challenging for adult children. Since the...
Fathers and child custody
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...
How to make divorce less painful
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....
Financial tips for those going through a 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...
Why gray divorce is on the rise
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...
Child custody: Advice for successful co-parenting
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...