Divorce - Preparing

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

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

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

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

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

The advice from most divorce lawyers it not to date while divorcing.  This is because often dating makes the divorce more expensive in the long run because of a host of potential issues. Doesn't the law, in effect, state there is no legal consequence if I date during the divorce proceedings? Yes. … [Read more...] about Consequences of Dating