Before the divorce can be legalized in the state of Illinois, certain requirements must be met, such as residency and others. See FAQ on how to file for a divorce in Illinois.
If you are considering moving after divorce, especially if it is a long-distance move, you must consider the impact on your children. See an excellent essay that investigates how children perceive and react to the combined influences of divorce and relocation.
As a father going through the potentially gut-wrenching divorce process, it’s important to understand what to do and what not to do. Take the following practical considerations into account to ensure a successful outcome.
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Summer is a season for family vacations, plenty of summer reading, activity-filled camps—and strenuous co-parenting. Divorced parents are obligated to work out the new schedule during these months, while also providing a stable environment for their children. Here are summer break tips to employ.
It is important for grey couples who are seeking divorce to consider the impact of their divorce on their adult children but also remember that they are in charge of their own decisions during the divorce.
Co-parenting is a different kind of child custody agreement that gives each parent a more equal share in the parenting and provides more stability for the children. The following is an explanation of each type of child custody agreement.
Retirement plans can be the biggest assets an individual owns outside of a home. During a divorce, the division of assets like these and others can be concerning. Illinois is an equitable division state, which means that marital property does not have to be divided evenly.
Relationships with in-laws and mutual friends can become awkward or fraught with tension, but it is important to keep these relationships civil for the sake of your family and children. The following tips will help you handle family, in-law, and mutual friend relationships after a divorce.
Divorce cases can take one of two paths: the path that involves going to trial and fighting over everything, or the path of negotiations, give-and-take, and potential settlement. It’s usually in everyone’s best interests to take the second path.