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It’s no secret that a divorce is one of the most stressful experiences a person can go through. From property division to child custody matters, ending a marriage can quickly become contentious. However, a mediator can facilitate open communication and allow divorcing...

Statistically, about half of all marriages in Illinois will end in divorce. Understandably, it can be a time of stress and emotional upheaval, but that’s not the only way to view this experience. Instead of viewing a marital breakup as a failure, it is helpful to view...

These days, it seems marital breakups are commonplace. Even though the divorce rate as a whole is declining in Illinois, more and more older adults are dissolving their marriages. Gray divorce, as this phenomenon is known, is on the rise. But what is the reason for...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...