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As the new year begins, the joy and warmth captured in holiday cards can feel out of reach for some families. Beneath the glow of twinkling lights and festive meals, cracks in relationships may become impossible to ignore. It’s no coincidence that January—often called “Divorce Month”—sees a significant spike in divorce filings, with nearly one-third...

As joyful as the holidays ought to be, they’re never easy for parents, and especially not for parents who are divorced or separated. The holiday season means navigating your custody situation, shuttling the kids from home to home, dealing with time away from school, and seeing relatives with whom you may have complicated relationships. The...

Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements are legal contracts that outline how marital assets will be handled in cases of divorce or death. Both agreements address similar topics, such as the division of financial assets and alimony provisions. In some cases, they address retirement benefits such as pensions. When considering a prenup versus a postnup, each type...

As far as the legal system is concerned, a marriage begins at a moment in time and ends at a moment in time. Of course, real lives and real relationships are more complicated than that. Often, the marriage is over in an emotional sense long before legal proceedings are completed, or even started. This is...

Over the last few decades, more and more couples have met online. By now, online dating has been around for long enough that we have real data about how marriages that started online are playing out. The results are mixed. While online dating has led to more marriages across regional and demographic lines, marriages that...

When parents separate, the children’s quality of life can be significantly affected. The purpose of child support is to ensure that the parents continue to share the task of financially providing for the children and meeting their needs. It’s an important role. That’s why we’re observing Child Support Awareness Month this August. Here’s what Illinois...

Know the rules as you prepare for the next stage of life In any divorce where the spouses own significant assets, many of the big questions involve division of property. Who gets the house? Who gets the car? How are retirement accounts and other assets divided? In Illinois, property division is a two-step process. The...

When a child refuses visitation in a court-ordered shared custody arrangement, it can be a challenging and stressful situation for divorced or separated parents. In cases of divorce or legal separation, courts issue orders determining the legal and physical child custody. These orders often include a parenting plan that outlines a detailed visitation schedule for...

Co-parents may encounter various challenges during summer vacations. Conflicts often arise over scheduling conflicts, disagreements about vacation plans or destinations, financial responsibilities for summer activities, and differences in parenting styles. Additionally, communication breakdowns and unresolved issues from the past can exacerbate tensions between co-parents, making it challenging to navigate shared custody arrangements during the summer...

An experienced attorney will always have your goals and needs in mind Mediation in divorce is an alternative dispute resolution process where a neutral third party, the mediator, helps divorcing couples negotiate and reach a mutually agreeable settlement. This method emphasizes collaboration and allows both parties to discuss their needs and concerns openly, with the...