People who get married often assume that their relationship will last forever. Some will eventually realize that the marriage is ending. While it is commonly perceived that petty fights are always at the heart of a divorce, the reality can be much more complex. There...
Divorce
7 ways in which an estranged spouse hides assets
Hiding assets from a spouse is not as uncommon as you think, especially when couples go through a divorce. The perpetrator simply does so because he or she does not want these assets discovered otherwise they would have to share them. This is trickery that also is...
Who will get Fido after the divorce?
Pets are a big part of the family. In some cases, they are the children we never had. We go out of our way to give them happy lives and we shower them with affection. Whether it be a dog or a cat, a rabbit or a bird, they provide us with love and companionship. In the...
If you’ve noticed your friends divorcing, you’re not alone
We have all probably noticed a less faces in our Zoom meet ups. And, after a few uncomfortable inquiries, we may have gotten the news that our married friends have slowly been decoupling over the past 11 months of this pandemic. This has been coined, the so called...
5 things to know before filing for divorce
Many marriages in Illinois have reached the breaking point in 2020 as a result of the pandemic and other numerous stressors added to already strained relationships. Stay-at-home orders, job losses and other factors pushed many couples past the point of no return. If...
How can I prepare to negotiate by divorce settlement?
There are a lot of issues to work through in a divorce. When emotions are thrown into the mix, the marriage dissolution process can feel drawn out and highly confrontational. This, in turn, can lead to stalled settlement negotiations or a rush to finalize the divorce,...
Judges consider many factors during marital property division
When couples seek a divorce in the state of Illinois, they will have to split up their shared property. If you are divorcing your spouse and curious about the property division process, then it can be helpful to review the state laws used to determine who will receive...