As of 2016, Illinois is a no fault divorce state. Therefore, courts no longer assign fault in a divorce case, but instead consider spouses equally
Recording Spouse’s Harassing Phone Calls
When going through a divorce, it may be tempting to record conversations with an estranged spouse in hopes of exposing violent outbursts, threats, or
Post Divorce Financial Planning
When you are strongly considering divorce, it is helpful to define your goals by thinking about what you need and want from your divorce. Having a
Required Separation Period Before an Illinois Divorce
Even if a married couple agrees that a divorce is the right decision for their family, it may not be financially feasible for one party to move out of
Divorce Attorney Fees
If you are considering divorce and you have fewer financial resources than your spouse, you may wonder how attorney's fees will be handled. When
Discussing Divorce with Kids
Back in the 90's the famous children’s television show, Sesame Street, decided to tackle the sensitive topic of divorce. "A team of its best writers,
How to Keep Divorce Confidential
Divorce invariably requires parties to divulge sensitive documents and information to resolve issues in the divorce case. While much of the
Post Divorce Tax Breaks
The Most Advantageous Tax Filing Status in a Divorce Filing jointly is often more favorable when it comes to taxes and your marital status as of
Divorce Filings Increase in 2020
Divorce filings are expected to increase up to 25% in the last months of 2020 because of the strain Covid-19 has put on families. Existing fissures in
