Wheaton, Illinois Family Law Blog

Every year, thousands of families across the United States make the loving decision to adopt a child. Choosing to adopt may seem obvious to many families, but the process can be quite confusing and complex. Here are a few helpful strategies Illinois families can...

Ending a marriage is a decision that should not be taken lightly. It’s no secret that divorce is stressful and emotional, and this can make it difficult for any Illinois resident to focus and think about the future ramifications of this event. Before pulling the plug...

No couple initiates marriage with divorce in mind. Sometimes, however, things don't go as planned, and ending the marriage is the best course of action. For most divorced parents in Illinois, the well-being of the children remains their top priority. Many families...

Anyone in Illinois who goes through a marital breakup would almost certainly agree that it is a challenging event to experience. A spouse may have worked very hard to make his or her marriage work and now it’s suddenly over. While it may be difficult to accept,...

Ending a marriage can be very complicated with many moving parts. The overwhelming aspect of divorce is enough to make any person want to throw his or her hands in the air and give up. However, some of the stress of divorce can be alleviated when the couple is more...

Even if a marital breakup is a mutual decision, it’s still a loss. Investing years with another person and then suddenly ending the relationship can throw any person into emotional turmoil. Divorce is often portrayed as a negative event. However, divorce can be an...

Finances are a notorious stressor for many spouses these days. Financial problems are a primary reason for countless divorces every year in Illinois and across the country. Divorce can sometimes bring new financial worries as newly single individuals are often left...

For parents in Illinois who are divorced but still co-parent, effective communication is a necessity. Understandably, communicating with an ex-spouse is not one of the easiest things to do following a marital breakup. Yes, divorce is a challenge and often emotional,...

Without a doubt, deciding to end a marriage will leave an individual with quite a bit to think about. Divorce is an emotionally and financially draining experience, and being unprepared can make this experience even more challenging. Obviously, spouses in Illinois...

Spouses never wed with the intention of separating, but it happens. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there are on average about 800,000 divorces per year in the United States. A lot of divorces are messy, conflict-ridden and time-consuming....