In a blended family, stepparents and stepchildren often form a close bond. However, that relationship does not give stepparents a parent-child relationship that is recognized by law. Adopting a stepchild allows stepparents to establish such a relationship with a child...
Illinois property division: What you should know
One of the most difficult topics to negotiate in the final divorce settlement is property division. Taking account of all the property and assets you have accumulated throughout your marriage and determining how to split it fairly may seem almost impossible. As you...