When parents in Illinois go through a divorce, it can be difficult to decide on a child custody schedule. A lot of parents want to have equal custody, but some plans can be better than others for a child's emotional well-being. For instance, some parents think it...
Month: February 2020
High-asset divorce brings dispute over artwork
Two wealthy art collectors are in the process of contentious divorce proceedings. The property in this divorce will be split according to equitable distribution, which is the same law that governs property division in Illinois divorces. In addition to millions of...
Collaborative divorce may be a better option than litigation
Divorce is a difficult experience often made tougher by a contentious courtroom battle, but marriage does not have to end this way. You have options, one of which is collaborative divorce. This is a process gaining in popularity because of its focus on a reasonable,...
More older Americans choosing to divorce
Even as overall divorce rates decline in the United States, "gray divorce" is growing more common in Illinois and across the country. For Americans aged 50 and up, the divorce rate has more than doubled in the 20 years between 1990 and 2010, a trend that shows no sign...
Social Security benefits after a divorce
Older Illinois couples who are planning on getting divorced might be concerned on the effect the split will have on their retirement finances. One of the benefits many older people depend on to help them cover living expenses is Social Security and in a divorce, they...
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