Year: 2023

The main concern of parents who divorce is usually the well-being of the children. Sometimes, parents can’t agree on child custody, so the matter proceeds to court. Anyone who has been through a court hearing knows just how intimidating it can be. Here are some ways...

Ending a marriage is typically stressful because of all the uncertainty and potential losses, financial and otherwise. A divorce is often an expensive and time-consuming process. These days, many spouses in Illinois are choosing to end their marriages through...

Ending a marriage often means big changes are on the horizon, especially when children are involved. These days, most parents in Illinois agree on joint custody as their preferred child custody arrangement. Joint custody typically means children will be transitioning...

For men, experiencing the breakup of a marriage can bring about unique and specific challenges. From a young age, most men have been taught to be resilient, tough and never show vulnerability. However, these traits often cause divorced men to suppress emotions and...

Many Illinois residents may be surprised to learn that the overall rate of divorce is on the decline across the country. For one specific demographic, however, the divorce rate has skyrocketed in recent years. In what has become known as gray divorce, more and more...

Ending a marriage is usually a difficult decision. For women, however, divorce can present some unique challenges, especially financially. When it comes to financial matters, a little bit of preparation can go a long way. What follows could help women in Illinois who...

Courts in Illinois strive to keep families together and protect parental rights whenever possible. However, certain circumstances may warrant consideration of other parenting alternatives when it comes to raising and caring for children. In some cases, it may be in...

Every year, thousands of people in Illinois and across the country decide to walk away from their marriages. Of course, divorce changes the trajectory of one’s life. As tough as the experience is, rebuilding and healing in the aftermath of divorce can be even more of...

When couples decide to separate or end their marriage, child custody often becomes the main focus. Parents only want what is best for their kids, but what parents think is best and what the courts decide are not always the same. When it comes to child custody issues,...

Anyone in Illinois who has ended a marriage will likely say it was one of the most difficult things they’ve ever experienced. Divorce is challenging to cope with, especially if was unexpected and happened suddenly. Here are some helpful ways to adapt and recover from...