Wheaton, Illinois Family Law Blog

Ask anyone who has been through a divorce and chances are the response will be that the experience was anything but easy. However, when kids are involved, a divorce often becomes even more challenging. A marital breakup can be traumatic and overwhelming for children....

As the years go by, the reasons why a couple decided to marry may change. Although almost no couple in Illinois gets married with the end in mind, it's just a fact that marriage will change as spouses evolve. In some cases, divorce may be the best option. Here are a...

When a couple’s marriage is hanging by the threads, spouses have to make some important decisions. If a case would be considered a high asset divorce in Illinois, a couple might choose to legally separate while some crucial decisions are made. There are differences...

When parents divorce or separate, the children are inevitably impacted. Parents can have a significant influence on how children process the experience. Although every child and every situation is unique, parents benefit by focusing on the children and their needs...

It's safe to say that most parents in Illinois who divorce would agree that this experience is anything but easy. However, one of the most emotionally difficult parts of a divorce for parents is how to talk to their children about the marital breakup. Here are some...

Ending a marriage is never easy. It is safe to say that no one truly wants to go through an arduous and drawn-out litigation to settle a divorce. Luckily, there are some ways to simplify the divorce process. Divorce mediation offers a myriad of advantages over a...

These days, financial issues doom countless marriages in Illinois and across the country. Monetary woes can turn a once blissful marriage into one fraught with conflict. On top of that, divorce is often a costly process. But it's not all bad news. Those who divorce...

It makes sense that children benefit the most from having both parents involved in their lives. This is why many divorced or separated parents in Illinois opt for a joint child custody arrangement. Many times, creating an appropriate parenting time schedule is one of...

The dissolution of a marriage is often portrayed as a negative event and something to be avoided at all costs. No spouse in Illinois wants to come to the realization that his or her marriage just isn’t working out. However, when a marriage is broken, it may be better...

Deciding to end a marriage is one of the most strenuous and difficult decisions any couple in Illinois will make. For women, however, a divorce can be even more challenging. Divorce is a very emotional experience, but rational decisions still must be made. Learning...