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Divorce is a complicated process, and more so when children are involved. According to the US Census Bureau, the state of Illinois has one of the lowest divorce rates in the country at 6.6%, with the national average at 36%. No one gets married with the intention of...
Adopting the child of your partner is common in today’s society. As the child’s stepparent, it is vital that you build a solid relationship with your stepchildren. Filing for adoption adds both emotional and legal stability to the relationship. Thankfully, Illinois...
The 2016 Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act replaced the terms "child custody" and "visitation" with the concepts of "parenting time" and "parenting responsibility". The reason for this change was to try to reduce disputes between divorcing parents over...
As an older divorcee, you will likely come across hurdles that your younger peers will not have to navigate. Obviously, most issues involve the aspects of age such as health, retirement, security, and social interaction. The challenge becomes how you handle them in...
Your upcoming divorce is bound to complicate your retirement plans because you will have to divide your marital assets, which will include retirement accounts like your 401(k) that you have built up during your marriage. So it may help you to avoid mistakes that could...
Divorce is usually associated with negative feelings. However, your divorce may be the first step towards a positive future. To this end, there are some steps you can take to make divorce easier on you. The best way to prepare for a divorce is to take the time and...
When people share parental responsibilities, they usually move the children between their homes. Transitioning between houses may sometimes be difficult for children. Parents may want to take intentional steps to help ease these transitions. Sometimes, children may...
Pets are often a point of contention in an Illinois divorce. Many former couples find it difficult to come to an agreement about what to do with the family pet once they live in different homes. Illinois is one of several states that now treats pets similarly to...
Starting a new relationship after divorce may mean the opportunity to combine family units. Working with your partner, you may need to adjust schedules, parenting styles, discipline and house rules among other things. Parenting differences You and your partner may...
Whether you are filing for divorce or your former spouse recently filed a petition, it is important to understand the different types of divorce and the way in which the process moves forward. Some couples are able to work through an uncontested divorce relatively...
