When couples decide to divorce, one or both can file for divorce to end the marriage. However, marriages sometimes end when one spouse simply walks
Dividing Stock Options in a Divorce
Employee stock options and restricted stock units (RSU’s) are assets that may be subject to the division of marital property in a divorce. Many
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month
April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, helping to raise awareness about the physical, emotional and sexual abuse of children and child neglect. Every
How to Get an Order for Child Support and Enforce It
When married couples divorce and children are involved, the court will order child support as part of the final divorce decree. For parents who never
Changes to an Illinois Child Custody Order
When divorcing parents cannot agree on parental decision making responsibilities or parenting time arrangements, the court will make a determination
Life Insurance to Secure Child and Spousal Support Payments
After divorcing couples agree on the terms of a divorce settlement agreement, which often include orders for child support and spousal maintenance, it
Options to Divide a Business in a Divorce
Illinois is an equitable division state, which means that all assets accumulated during the marriage will be divided fairly by the court, unless a
Divorce Settlement Agreements for Spousal Maintenance
A divorce settlement agreement is a legal document that lays out the terms of a divorce and often includes details regarding child custody and
Benefits of Illinois Legal Separation
Sometimes a married couple will experience serious issues in their relationship, but are not ready to file for a divorce. There are often various