Divorce… Three types of non-marital relationships and how to end them in Illinois 24 Feb 2023October 10, 2024 Love Until recently, many men and women entered into heterosexual marriages at a young age and stayed married to one person for the rest of their lives. However, with the…
Divorce… What are temporary orders in an Illinois divorce? 3 Feb 2023December 11, 2024 If you are thinking about ending your marriage – or have already made the decision to do so – there are likely many questions and concerns, you have regarding the…
Divorce… Can We Get an Annulment? We Got Married and It Is Terrible. 1 Jul 2022March 7, 2023 Annulments are often used in an unserious light as the fodder of many alcohol-fueled Las Vegas wedding jokes. Yet the reasons for getting an annulment are important and necessary for…
Divorce… A Mediator’s Role During Family Law Mediation in Illinois? 29 Apr 2022March 7, 2023 Divorce can sometimes make individuals much more stubborn and argumentative than they would normally be. If you are considering divorce, you may have concerns about how you and your spouse…
Divorce… Do Civil Union Partners Have the Same Rights as Divorcing Spouses? 22 Apr 2022December 11, 2024 Since 2014, same-sex marriage has been legal in Illinois. This means that same-sex married couples have the same rights and benefits under Illinois law as opposite-sex married couples, and it…
Divorce… What Do I Need to Know if I Am Leaving My Spouse for a New Partner? 18 Feb 2022March 7, 2023 Choosing a spouse is one of the most important decisions we ever make. Unfortunately, however, many people get married when they are young or do not yet understand their values…
Divorce… What if I Have to Testify in a Divorce Deposition? 11 Feb 2022December 11, 2024 Most people getting divorced in Illinois agree on factual matters: How much assets are worth, how much money each spouse makes, how much they have saved for retirement. Although there…
Divorce… Benefits of Mediation to Resolve a Child Custody Dispute 21 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 Understandably, most parents have strong opinions about divorce issues involving their children. Child custody disputes are often one of the hardest types of family law disputes to resolve. Parents may…
Alimony… Do I Pay Alimony in a Divorce If I Make More Than My Spouse? 11 Jan 2022December 11, 2024 Divorce can bring about complicated financial questions. One issue for divorcing individuals is alimony. Alimony, now called Maintenance, or spousal support is to help a spouse who is financially dependent…
Custody… Which Family Law Issues Can Be Resolved Through Mediation? 11 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 If you are preparing for a divorce, you may be familiar with the resolution method of mediation. This option is desirable for many divorcing couples, as it allows them to…
