Month: March 2014

Property division can be one of the most complex issues of a divorce even for couples who don't have a lot of assets. When you add restricted stock or stock options to the mix, it typically becomes even more complicated. Spouses in the midst of a divorce, or those who...

People become very attached to their favorite actors and actresses, wanting to know everything they can about their personal lives. Sometimes there is cause for a particularly intense spotlight, such as when a beloved actor dies tragically. This was the case recently,...

For the many Illinois residents who are in arrears on child support, a small glimmer of hope can be seen just across state lines. The hope comes in the form of big cuts in the interest rates that delinquent child support payers face in the nearby state of Wisconsin....

Divorces are typically neither happy nor peaceful. While some couples do resolve their differences via mediation and part as friends, many others engage in very acrimonious splits. This is particularly true when children are involved. One of the things that divorcing...

Children who have divorced parents in Illinois often do not see one parent nearly as often as the other. In fact, the laws in the state are set up so that they will get to be with the parent who did not win the child custody case for just four hours during each week...

Divorce, rare in the United States even a century ago, has become prevalent. A couple marrying today, whether in Illinois or other states, has to accept that, statistically speaking, there is a high probability that their marriage will end acrimoniously. In order to...

Same-sex marriage is going to be legal in Illinois this summer, on the first of June. However, some couples would like to get their marriage licenses before that if possible, and officials in Cook County have said that they will side with these couples and give them...

In the 21st century, reality television has taken off, becoming one of the most watch forms of entertainment in the world. Each show is based on real people with real problems, including issues with friends and family members. The conflicts with family members include...

When a couple goes their separate ways, there are often disagreements about the division of property. This could be as simple as who gets the CD collection, or as complex as calculating shares of retirement investments. Yet, even more contentious than property...