Is Alimony/Spousal Support Mandatory in Illinois?
When facing the difficult decision to pursue a divorce, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by uncertainties. You might wonder who will get the house, how child parenting will work, or how long the legal process will take. Another important question might be: In Illinois, spousal support payments between divorced spouses are called spousal maintenance. In…
Read MoreThe Pros and Cons of Separation vs. Divorce
If your marriage has hit a rough patch, you may be wondering about what to do next. When attempts at counseling and working it out aren’t helping, you may be ready to move to the next step. For some couples, the question may be whether they should get separated – or move forward with a…
Read MoreHow to Help a Good Friend Through a Divorce
When you were younger, you may have spent a lot of time – and money – attending weddings. During later phases of your life, those same marriages that you joyfully celebrated may have changed quite a bit. Some of your close friends and family may even be in the middle of divorce proceedings. It can…
Read MoreWhat Is the Role of a Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce?
For many parents, their biggest fear about filing for divorce is how it will affect their kids. While divorce doesn’t have to be – and usually isn’t – traumatic, it is still a big change for most kids. For this reason, most parents want to minimize any negative impacts of divorce on their kids. During…
Read More10 Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist in Illinois
Going through a divorce is never easy. It often takes a huge emotional and financial toll on both parties and their families. However, when your soon-to-be-ex is a narcissist, it can be even harder. Narcissism is a personality disorder that often manifests in a lack of empathy, attention-seeking behavior, and an inflated sense of self-importance.…
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