Family Law

When you thought about what your life would look like during your golden years, divorce likely wasn’t part of the equation. But sometimes, as couples grow older, they realize they have little in common once their children have left home. But divorcing later in life...

Once you and your co-parent have established your parenting time schedule, your child should understand it. Doing this as soon as possible helps them know what to expect, which can reduce anxiety and confusion. Here are four tips for explaining the parenting time...

The start of a new school year often means new clothes, school supplies and extracurricular activities. While it can be exciting for children, it also creates new challenges for divorced and separated parents. For parents who share parenting time, a little planning at...

When someone receives an inheritance, it can really change how they view their future. A person’s parents may leave them enough money so they can retire whenever they want, giving them flexibility in their careers and long-term financial stability. But what happens if...

When the topic of gray divorce comes up, people often focus on finances, retirement or the challenges of ending a marriage later in life. Yet the departure of adult children from the family home can also change how some couples experience their marriage. This...

Many Illinois parents assume that once they file for divorce, mediation is no longer an option. However, that assumption is often wrong. Illinois courts allow mediation at any point in a divorce case, even after a spouse has already filed the petition for dissolution...

Child custody arrangements, also known as parental rights and responsibilities, address decision-making authority and parenting time. Parents divorcing or separating must establish a formal arrangement for cooperatively raising their children. They can do so through...

Going through a divorce doesn’t directly affect your credit; however, there are some situations that might occur that could have a negative impact on your creditworthiness. These typically stem from the financial changes that occur when you end the marriage.  One...

Stepparents are the cornerstone of some families, which may lead to them developing a deep bond with their stepchildren. In some cases, it may be decided that the stepparent should adopt the children.  A stepparent adoption is a legal recognition of the relationship...

Mediation gives parents an opportunity to resolve their ongoing divorce and custody disagreements peacefully. When they need to establish a custody arrangement, they can sit down together at the mediation table to work out an agreement for dividing parental rights and...