If you and your spouse have decided to part ways and move forward with the divorce process, it will not be long before you have to discuss this with your child or children. While this is never simple, it is a conversation both parents need to have. Neglecting to do so...
Month: November 2015
How do you break up the mortgage after divorce?
After the love is gone and the divorce process begins to move forward, it is time to think about property division. This often includes a marital home (among other assets and debts). Here is the question: Which partner will stay in the home and which one will...
How do you organize your finances before divorce?
There are many challenges associated with the divorce process, with a large number related to your personal finances. As soon as you realize divorce is on the horizon, it makes good sense to organize your finances and prepare for the future. This can go a long way in...
The basics of choosing a divorce mediator
In the event that you and your former partner agree to divorce mediation, it is time to answer some very important questions. Above all else, a mediator needs to be selected. It goes without saying that the right decision can make the entire process easier to deal...
Consider the following before asking for a holiday divorce
The holidays are here. For most people, this is a time of joy. For others, however, things are not nearly as exciting. This holds true for couples going through a rough patch. Even with the joy of the holidays surrounding them, some people decide that now is the best...
Qualifying for a civil annulment
When comparing a divorce and annulment, you will soon realize one thing to be true: The end result is the same. While this may be true, they are not one and the same in terms of the process the couple follows and the way it is perceived by the legal system. With a...
Divorce, property division and your business
Are you a business owner? Are you going through the divorce process? If you answered yes to both questions, you know just how important it is to protect your company. While this may be something you want to do, it is anything but simple. After all, your spouse is well...
Are there disadvantages to divorce mediation?
As you begin to ponder the divorce process, you may realize that spending time in court is not the ideal situation. Furthermore, it won't be long before you understand just how much this is going to cost.For this reason, many couples decide in favor of divorce...
Non-payment of child support a problem in Illinois
There are times when one parent is required by law to pay child support. Every state, Illinois included, has a law in place to ensure the proper payment at the right time.To start, the court will decide how much child support is to be paid. This is based on Illinois...
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