If you and your spouse have children together, your co-parenting relationship will likely extend even beyond a possible divorce, perhaps for several years into the future depending on your children’s ages. The necessity of co-parenting with your ex-spouse can be a...
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3 Reasons That an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement May Be Invalid
Most people go into marriages taking their vows seriously. For many, “til death do us part” rings true. However, for some, that is not always the case, and their union ends in a divorce. When a marriage dissolves, one of the most disputed topics is often the division...
Will My Illinois Divorce Have to Go to Trial?
Getting a divorce can be extremely difficult under any circumstances, as you contemplate ending a commitment that you made and what it will mean for your future and that of your family. The thought of having to go to trial and discuss your personal matters in front of...
Are “Pet-Nups” Necessary in an Illinois Divorce?
The Illinois Stay-at-Home Order due to the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a surge in pet adoptions over the last few months. Many of these adoptions were made by married Millennials, who often view pet ownership as a substitute for having children. With some parts...
5 Ways to Make the Most of Stay-at-Home Parenting Time in Illinois
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has extended the state's Stay-at-Home order through the end of May. If you are a divorced parent, you may be struggling with how to navigate your parenting plan with your ex-spouse during this time....
Top 10 Things I have learned in my 10 years as a practicing Divorce Attorney
Do not stay together for the sake of the children. Often times I have heard clients say that they would have gotten divorced sooner, but they wanted to stay together for the sake of the kids. This generally does not work, and in fact, can often have the opposite...
What Are the Most Common Factors that Can Lead to Divorce in Illinois?
When two people enter into marriage, they seldom think it is going to end in divorce. As the old adage says, “Til death do us part.” However, that promise is not always realistic. Married couples who experience relationship problems often go to counseling to resolve...