In today's age of social media, people have a knee-jerk reaction to share as much as possible. Unfortunately, this does not always bode well for the original poster. This is especially true when the things they post about involve very real, personal aspects of their...
Many divorcing couples in Illinois hope to go through with an uncontested divorce to save time, money and stress. However, there are some common misconceptions about who can go through with an uncontested divorce and what it means to contest the separation. Illinois...
Concerns about your financial affairs during your divorce in Illinois may tempt you to hide some of your assets. While this may seem like a harmless way to preserve what you feel is rightfully yours, this strategic move can actually create a lot of trouble. ...
Gray divorce is a term used to describe a divorce that happens when either you or your spouse is over 50 years old. According to Market Watch, approximately 25% of divorces in the United States involve older couples, and while the divorce rate is declining overall, it...
Anyone may review social media contents posted online, even if a user changes his or her profile settings to "private." During a divorce proceeding, friends and family may take screenshots of photos and then forward them to a soon-to-be ex-spouse. The images may serve...
Communication is the key to any constructive association, including the attorney-client relationship. When speaking to your lawyer about your divorce you must be honest and resist withholding information. While speaking candidly is important, listening is also...
When you and your spouse decide to divorce, you may fall into the high-asset couple category on the basis of your pension and retirement plans alone. Such plans have become primary marital assets of most couples today. As marital assets, Illinois law requires you and...
When you decide to marry another person, you do not want to consider what would happen if that marriage dissolves. Still, many couples recognize the importance of a prenuptial agreement, despite the heaviness of the conversation. A prenup is a private agreement,...
When you seek a divorce in Illinois, you must give a reason to the court. According to the Illinois Courts, the only reason allowed in this state is irreconcilable differences. You cannot declare grounds that the other person did something to make you want to end the...
When it comes to divorce, you and your spouse are probably not on the best of terms. While sitting down and discussing how to amicably separate may not be on your priority list, it can make things much smoother in the long run, especially if you have children. An...
