When getting a divorce in Illinois, many people worry about losing half of all they worked so hard to build to their ex. While some give and take may be necessary, Illinois divorces are not always a 50/50 split. This is because Illinois, like most U.S. states, is an...
Month: October 2019
How is legal custody different than physical custody?
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Oct 15, 2019 | Firm News
A divorce or split from a domestic partner in Illinois may lead to questions about who will have custody of your children. You may not be aware of it, but there are actually two types of custody that the judge will make a decision about in your case. One is legal...
Potential reasons for an Illinois maintenance change
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Oct 11, 2019 | Divorce
During an Illinois divorce, a judge considers a wide range of factors before awarding alimony, also known as maintenance. Many people see making these payments as a burden, particularly if there is some change in circumstances so that they no longer seem fair....
What are some ways to make a child comfortable in two homes?
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Oct 11, 2019 | Divorce
No matter how hard you try to keep things consistent and stable, a divorce in Illinois will lead to changes that may have your kids struggling. They may have to go to a new school, find new friends and not see both their parents every day. Kids at different ages will...
Focus on the future: 4 tips for avoiding common divorce mistakes
On behalf of Grotta & Associates, P.C. | Oct 10, 2019 | Firm News
Even when couples separate on relatively good terms, the process of divorce can be emotionally draining at best. When partners have irreconcilable differences, that stress may feel unbearable, leading to rash words or actions that may make the situation worse. ...
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