Despite potential financial consequences, well over half of all divorces over the age of 50 are initiated by women who tend to fair worse financially
Modifying Spousal Maintenance When Ex-Spouse Cohabitates
If you are ordered to pay Illinois spousal maintenance and your ex-spouse remarries, the spousal support obligation ends. If an ex-spouse simply
Prenuptial Agreements and Marital Debt
In addition to protecting assets acquired prior to a marriage (aka non marital or separate property), prenuptial and post-nuptial agreements allow
Do I Need to Pay a Retainer to Hire a Divorce Lawyer?
A retainer is a fee that clients pay upfront to secure legal services from an attorney. Typically, hourly services will be deducted from the retainer
Illinois Spousal Maintenance Awards
Illinois spousal maintenance is often awarded to help a former spouse gain financial independence following divorce. It is important to note however,
Financially Dependent Spouse in a Divorce
It is not uncommon for one spouse to stay home to raise children while the other earns income working outside of the home. A spouse who has not worked
Understanding Equitable Division of Marital Property in Illinois
There are two ways in which states divide marital property in a divorce: community property method and the equitable division method. The less common
Hiring a Divorce Lawyer to Achieve Best Outcome
Those considering divorce sometimes feel that hiring a divorce lawyer will result in expensive and time consuming litigation and that it might just be
Shaping Outcomes for Special Needs Child in a Divorce
When parents of a special needs child divorce, there are many issues to consider to ensure that the child's unique needs continue to be met.