Financial stress can sometimes put a strain on a marriage and with more people marrying with student loan debt, it is not all that surprising that
The Role of Expert Witnesses in Divorce Cases
Although every divorce case is different, complex divorces involving a business or a high net property division and those that involve contentious
Alienation of Affection Claims Against the “Other Woman” or Man
When someone divorces after a spouse engages in an extra marital affair, they may wonder if they can pursue a claim for alienation of affection
Ex-Spouse Not Making Court Ordered Payments to Joint Credit Cards
If you and your spouse have a joint credit card - both names are on the account - both of you are responsible for the payment even if only one of you
Protecting Assets While Cohabiting in Illinois
Many Illinois couples live together without ever tying the knot, but it is important to understand that there are legal protections that only come
Strategies to Reduce Taxes in a Divorce
Divorces finalized prior to January 1, 2019 allowed a spouse paying alimony to deduct the payments from his or her taxes, often allowing divorcing
How to Split Up Debt in an Illinois Divorce
Many couples who are considering divorce may have credit card debt or other debts incurred during the marriage that must be split up just as you would
Dividing Employment Benefits in a Divorce
Dividing assets in a divorce can be complicated. In a complex divorce, couples may have accrued significant employment benefits that are more
Who Gets the Dog or Cat in an Illinois Divorce?
This year, California became the third state in the country to adopt a law that considers the best interest of pets caught up in the tug-of-war of a