Month: July 2019

For some unhappy spouses in Illinois, it might be tempting to vent about an upcoming divorce on social media. However, it is usually best to avoid divulging too much information. What a spouse posts on social media can be used against them in a divorce. In fact, a...

When you split from your spouse, you will undoubtedly need to work through several different matters, and doing so can cost you a substantial amount of money. Spending a ton of money on the divorce process, however, often leaves little to put toward a new home, a new...

Retirement planning is a long-term endeavor that is not easy for many Illinois residents. It takes discipline and sacrifice and may not be without detours along the way due to unexpected expenses or periods of unemployment. If a couple makes it to the finish line and...

Some Illinois couples may be among those who said in a LendingTree study that they regretted spending as much money as they did on their wedding. The survey was conducted among people who were aged 18 to 53 and who had gotten married within the past two years. Nearly...

It's fairly common for couples planning to tie the knot in Illinois to assume prenuptial agreements are for individuals with significant assets they wish to protect before marrying. However, it's also possible for a prenup to provide much-appreciated protections for...

Some Illinois residents find that having bank accounts that are separate from their spouses reduces financial conflict. Additionally, some may believe that it can actually make the divorce process easier as finances were never commingled and, thus, are not considered...