Divorce has become part of the fabric of contemporary life. While parents separate for a number of reasons, one common area of concern is usually the well-being of the children. Fortunately, the state of Illinois has child custody laws that were established to serve...

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Can divorce mediation ease the stress of a marital breakup?
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...
Moving on after a divorce
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...
Why are more older adults getting divorced?
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...
Coping with an unwanted divorce
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...
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...