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Divorce is never an easy decision for married couples. Not only is there the emotional weight of separating from a partner after years together, but new challenges of managing the legal logistics that come along with the divorce. Separated couples may be overwhelmed with their new reality, trying to find housing, figuring out their finances,...

The term "military divorce" is simply a legal term used if at least one spouse is a military member. There are some unique issues you need to consider when getting a divorce while you or your spouse are serving in the military. Military divorces are handled as civil matters and in civilian courts. It's important...

When you're married, you and your spouse share nearly all of your personal assets. When you separate, the assets have to be divided, and that's a complex process full of potential pitfalls. Here are the five biggest mistakes we see people make during the asset division portion of a divorce. Not accounting for your post-divorce liquidity...

One of the most contentious issues in many divorces is spousal maintenance, commonly also known as alimony or spousal support. Distinct from child support, spousal maintenance is intended to address differences in income between the spouses and maintain the standard of living. Illinois law lays out specific criteria for awarding and determining spousal maintenance. Here's...

A parenting plan is a co-parenting legally binding arrangement after divorce that both parents must abide by. It outlines how you and your spouse will raise and care for your children on a day-to-day or long-term basis. The goal of establishing a solid parenting plan promptly during divorce is to promote the best interests of...

A civil union is a legally recognized relationship that is similar to marriage and granted by the State of Illinois. Illinois residents who enter into civil unions are granted the same rights, legal obligations, responsibilities, and protections as married spouses. The same rights, obligations, responsibilities and protections granted in Illinois are not recognized by federal...

Property division is often a complex issue those getting divorced face. In many cases, courts must decide which assets can be classified as marital or separate. It often involves major assets, such as real estate and financial investments. This is a process known as equitable distribution. What happens when you and your spouse own a...

Going through a divorce creates stress in different areas of your life. But perhaps one of the most difficult aspect of a divorce is child custody. If you want to win custody, you can’t just cross your fingers and hope it happens. You will need to have a plan. Mediation is a good approach to...

Whether you’ve been contemplating getting a divorce for a while now or the troubles with your marriage have become amplified due to the stress, anxiety and fear related to the COVID-19 pandemic – you probably have a lot of questions. One of the most common questions people have about getting a divorce has to do...

The Coronavirus pandemic has led to the temporary closure of civil courts in Illinois. To serve the people of the state, many civil matters have been conducted online when possible – including divorce proceedings. This has allowed many people to dissolve their marriages without leaving their homes. How does virtual divorce work? As reported by...