Many media reports would have you believe that the divorce rate in the U.S. is out of control, stating that as many as 50 percent of marriages end in
Illinois Spousal Maintenance
Until recently, spousal maintenance awards were widely inconsistent, even where circumstances were very similar. To address the disparity, a formula
Filing Taxes for 2014 Following Divorce
The New Year is quickly approaching. If you are going through a divorce, you probably have given scant thought to the impact your divorce will have on
Illinois Divorce Property Division
Divorce laws differ from state to state and where you live determines how assets and debt will be divided in your divorce case. There are nine
Researchers Find 4 Keys to a Lasting Marriage
A study released by researchers at Emory University reveals four ways to improve your odds for a lasting marriage. Dating a few years before marriage,
Billionaire’s Wife Fights Prenuptial Agreement
Seventeen Illinoisans have made the latest Forbes 400 list of the nation's richest people; among them, hedge-fund billionaire Ken Griffin, who is at
NFL’s Domestic Abuse Allegations Point to Larger Problem
NFL Player Ray Rice’s domestic abuse charges have been covered in detail in the media. His delivery of an incapacitating punch to his then fiancée
Tying the Knot Again…Remarriage Considerations
Some men and women choose to remarry following divorce. When embarking on a new marriage, couples are well advised to discuss their future living and
Deadline Looms for Establishing Paternity
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, birth rates of unmarried women is at an all time high. In the U.S. alone, the percent of