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Not all retirement plans, savings, and assets are subject to division in an Illinois divorce. More and more divorces are happening later in life - with the average age of divorce being 46 in men and 44 in women. That's why it's natural for so many couples facing the dissolution of their marriages to have...

Divorce can provide opportunities for growth and fulfillment. According to Forbes Advisor, in 2021, there were 689,308 divorces across 45 U.S. states. While divorce is often seen as a negative in many societies and families, a new study reported by CNBC suggests that it can have a silver lining for both spouses. If you're considering...

Alimony can change the way you live. Make sure you have an experienced divorce lawyer on your side. One of the most contentious issues in many divorces is spousal maintenance, commonly also known as alimony or spousal support. Typically, alimony is provided when one spouse makes more money than the other spouse. The breadwinner will...

An attorney can help you understand your rights and options. Child custody laws in Illinois are designed to ensure that the best interests of the child are protected. In Illinois, both parents are assumed to have equal rights to the custody of their child. This means the court will not automatically award custody to either...

An attorney can help you navigate this complex process. There are many unique issues that can come up when members of the military go through a divorce. One concerns legal disputes about child custody. For example, what happens when the spouse who is an active member of the military gets deployed? In general, the custodial...

After a divorce, the holiday season can be a tricky time of year if you have kids. The first few holidays following a divorce can be difficult when you have children. You are still trying to figure a lot of things out in your life. Now you have to navigate a time of year that...

Navigate this complex process with experienced legal counsel. Ending a marriage is always difficult. Ending a marriage that is also a business partnership is even more difficult. When your career and finances are closely intertwined with your spouse's, untangling them can be a nightmare. These are situations where having the right divorce attorney can make...

When it comes to your child's financial needs, don't assume anything. People often ask our Illinois child support attorneys whether gifts can count as child support. This might sound like a straightforward question, but the answer is much more complicated than you might suspect. Unfortunately, this also means you could inadvertently violate a child support...

Division of money and property can be one of the most contentious issues during a divorce. It can also be one of the most confusing — and if one or both spouses received an inheritance during the marriage, that can add another layer of complexity. The short answer is generally "no." This is because inheritance...

Make sure you have accurate information during life's transitions. Understandably, most people have an opinion on marriage and divorce. Unfortunately, many of those opinions are based on anecdotes and outdated information, and some can be outright harmful as you go through the divorce process. As attorneys who have been representing people in divorces in Illinois...