When a once-loving relationship ends, both parties typically want the process to be over as quickly as possible. But an expedient exit can end up costing you in the short-term or long-term if you don’t understand the implications of all financial decisions. Money is...
Finding A New Path Forward
Year: 2021
3 common parenting plan mistakes
Divorcing parents must devote significant energy to developing a comprehensive parenting plan that will guide them in the months and years that follow. Balancing the needs of the children with the needs of the adults can be a challenging experience that often becomes...
3 tips to help clean up debt before your divorce
Assigning debt responsibility can be a challenging aspect of any marriage that has lasted years or decades. Financial elements can quickly become intertwined making it difficult to decide who will take responsibility for what debt. These three tips, however, can make...
Dividing assets and debts in divorce
A divorcing couple, even if separating is the best option for their futures, will face numerous challenges through the process. From emotional turmoil to financial turbulence, the couple must make difficult decisions regarding custody, parenting time, assets, debts...
When will a court order spousal maintenance in a divorce?
When you are getting divorced in Illinois, there are certain things that you will have to address. For example, you can’t end a marriage without agreeing on matters such as child custody, child support, and the division of property. But what about spousal maintenance?...
Do You Really Need A Lawyer For Divorce?
Many Americans prefer DIY projects to hiring a professional. Doing something yourself is often more cost effective, efficient and satisfying. However, there are certain tasks that always require a professional’s help, no matter how do-able it may seem on the surface....