Month: May 2018

Children react to divorce differently. Older kids may appear to take it well because they can understand it better, while younger children may find it difficult to adjust.As a parent, you can watch for signs that your children are struggling with the reality of...

For many people over the age of 50 in Libertyville and across the country, divorce is increasingly common among their age group and demographic cohort. While the divorce rate across the United States has remained steady or even declined over the past two decades, the...

Higher education costs in Illinois and around the country have risen sharply in recent years, and attending a four-year nonprofit college in the United States now costs an average of $46,950, according to data from the College Board. Students attending state schools...

For some Illinois couples, ending their marriage can be financially challenging. The divorce itself can be costly, and after splitting up households, both people may find themselves with a lower standard of living than they enjoyed together. However, increasingly,...

When parents in Illinois go through a divorce, the thought of dividing time with their children is often difficult, and the world of child custody can be confusing and overwhelming. When beginning the child custody process, it can be particularly important to...

In the state of Illinois, what many people think of as child custody is called parenting time. However, there is another element to custody that is commonly known as legal custody. This refers to which parent has the right to make decisions about major aspects of a...