Fathers’ rights activists are again pushing for a change in Illinois family law regarding equal parenting time and responsibility. Instead of the
Planning Your Financial Future With a Prenuptial Agreement
Sometimes, people are reluctant to bring up the topic of a prenuptial agreement with their soon-to-be spouse fearing it will put a damper on their
When Can Rehabilitative Spousal Maintenance Be Modified?
Unless stated otherwise, Illinois spousal maintenance may be modified when either party has a significant change in circumstances such as a
Quit Claim Deeds to Transfer Home Ownership in Divorce
When couples divorce, they will have to decide what to do with the family home. One option is to sell the home and split the proceeds. Alternatively,
How to Avoid Paying Spousal Maintenance in a Divorce
If you and your spouse are divorcing and you are the spouse who either brings in all or most of the income, you may be dreading the fact that you may
Identify Your Priorities in a Divorce Settlement
Nearly all divorces settle out of court. Trials are public, can be expensive and a judge's ruling can be unpredictable so many couples prefer to try
Millennial Marriages Stand the Test of Time
According to research, millennial marriages are far more likely to last than those of their parents, the boomers. Young peoples divorce rate is low,
Protecting Your Small Business With a Prenup
There are over 11 million businesses owned by women in the U.S., representing roughly 40 percent of all businesses nationwide. What many married women
Parenting Time Schedules During Holidays
It is often difficult to decide how to divide holiday and vacation time between divorced parents. Both parents and children want to spend time