A premarital agreement is an agreement before the marriage that set forth a husband's and wife's rights and obligations in the event of a divorce. Premarital agreements often are a touchy subject. Yet they often provide significantly more protection when carefully considered and drafted. If you are … [Read more...] about Illinois Premarital Agreements
Divorce - 101: Preparing
Divorce Planning
Many people believe that the spouse who plans ahead gains an upper hand. Sometimes this may be true but certain types of divorce planning may backfire. Planning can range from the acceptable gathering of information and advice to understanding the income and marital estate to falsifying records or … [Read more...] about Divorce Planning
Preparation Strategies
Information is a key element in preparing for a divorce. Everybody should be actively involved in each aspect of his or her own life, including your financial matters. Consider preparing for a divorce by gathering and maintaining records regarding the income and assets of both parties and the … [Read more...] about Preparation Strategies
Legal Separation
Divorce and legal separation are completely different and have difference legal consequences. If you are not sure if you want a divorce, a legal separation may or may not be a good alternative to you. Understanding the differences and the advice of an Illinois divorce attorney can help you decide … [Read more...] about Legal Separation
Simple Divorce in Illinois
A Cheap and Simple Way to be Divorced: If you and your spouse have limited assets, limited income, no children, and you agree about the divorce, there is an inexpensive do-it-yourself divorce available in Illinois. However, make sure you meet the qualifications before spending your time or … [Read more...] about Simple Divorce in Illinois
Financial Consequences of a Divorce to Consider
What happens during a divorce regarding money? There are several financial issues including property division, child support and spousal support. It is important to understand in general the financial issues involved in a divorce and a general understanding of your rights under Illinois divorce … [Read more...] about Financial Consequences of a Divorce to Consider