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Will Divorce Impact My Retirement Income in Illinois?
How Stay-at-Home Parents Can Protect Finances in Divorce
Do Children Have a Say in Illinois Custody Decisions?
Can Paternity Be Disputed After Birth in Illinois?
How To Deal with Parental Alienation in Illinois Custody Cases
Should You File for Divorce First in Illinois?
Can I Use Social Media During My Divorce?
Do Stepparents Have Rights to Parenting Time After Divorce?
What Happens to Property Owned Before Marriage in Divorce? | IL
Efforts to End No-Fault Divorces in Illinois
Who Pays a Spouse’s Credit Card Debt in an Illinois Divorce?
What Happens with My Cryptocurrency if I Get Divorced in Illinois?
My Wife Got a Restraining Order Against Me. How Can I Fight It? | IL
Proving You Were Forced Into Signing a Prenup in Illinois
4 Tips for an Amicable Divorce in Illinois
Parental Abduction and Custody in Illinois
Celebrating Child Support Awareness Month in Illinois
Can Grandparents Get Custody in Illinois?
Domestic Violence Deaths on the Rise in Illinois
New Law for Parents of Child Influencers in Illinois
Can I Homeschool My Child After an Illinois Divorce?
What Behaviors Are Normal for a Child After Divorce?
Pros and Cons of Collaborative Divorce in Illinois
How Does No-Fault Divorce Impact Property Division?
How Can I Get My Marriage Annulled in Illinois?
3 Tips for Getting Divorced in the Digital Age
4 Ways to Speed Up the Divorce Process in Illinois
When a Spouse Lies About Income to Avoid Paying Alimony
What Happens to Student Loans in an Illinois Divorce?
The Importance of Divorce Interrogatories
3 Signs It Might Be Time to Get Divorced
Can I Recover Money From a Dissipation of Assets Claim?
What Does a Guardian Ad Litem Do in an Illinois Divorce?
Can I Appeal a Judgment on Asset Division in an Illinois Divorce?
What Can I Do if I Get Fired in an Illinois Divorce?
3 Ways Your Spouse Can Hide Assets in a Divorce
Can Marital Misconduct Affect My Divorce in Illinois?
Can I Establish Paternity Without the Father’s Consent?
5 Things to Do if You Are Falsely Accused of Abuse in a Divorce
What Type of Custody Schedule Is Best for My Child?
How Do I Know If My Ex is Alienating My Child From Me?
Do I Have First Right of Refusal to See My Child in Illinois?
How Can a Prenuptial Agreement Affect a Divorce in Illinois?
Can I Date Other People Before My Divorce Is Final?
Should We Sign an Illinois Postnuptial Agreement?
If Parents Have Equal 50/50 Custody, Is There Child Support in Illinois?
When Do Child Support Obligations Apply for Adult Children in Illinois?
When Are Psychological Evaluations Used in Illinois Divorce?
Should I Consider Divorce Coaching in Illinois
Will My Illinois Divorce Be Affected by Who Files First?
What Is Birdnesting Custody in Illinois?
How Does a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity Work in Illinois?
Tips for Newly Divorced Parents in Illinois
What to Know about Subpoenas in an Illinois Divorce
Illinois Parenting Plans 101
An Overview of Divorce in Illinois
Psychological Evaluations and Divorce Litigation
Prohibited Marriages in Illinois
Can I Travel With Our Kids Before My Illinois Divorce Is Finalized?
Three Great Ways You Can Minimize Conflict During Divorce
How Can I Prepare Myself for a High Asset Divorce in Illinois?
How Do I Get an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois?
Can I Increase My Parenting Time in Illinois?
What Should I Know About High-Asset Divorce?
Can I Get Legally Separated Instead of Divorced in Illinois?
Can My Ex Make Me Change My Holiday Plans with Our Kids?
What is a Gray Divorce?
If I Was Forced to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement, Is It Valid?
Is a Business Valuation Important in an Illinois Divorce?
Who Will Get Our Dog in an Illinois Divorce?
How Do I File for Divorce in Illinois?
A Glossary of Custody Terms
Do I Need to Cover My Ex’s Debt if We Get Divorced in Illinois?
What Can I Expect in an Illinois Divorce Settlement?
Should My Spouse and I Sign a Postnuptial Agreement?
Why Should I Be Careful about Social Media Usage Before Divorce?
What Does the State of Illinois Consider Grounds for Divorce?
What Is Involved in an Illinois Divorce Deposition?
How Can I Tell if My Spouse Is Hiding Assets from Me?
How Does a Couple Decide Who Gets Their Home in a Divorce?
Can I Appeal an Order of Protection Taken Out Against Me?
I Am Going to Be an Unmarried Father. Why Should I Establish Paternity?
My Ex Stopped Paying Child Support. Is There Anything I Can Do?
As a Father in Illinois, Could My Parental Rights Be in Danger?
I Am Thinking About Divorce but Want to Send My Child to College
I Just Got Laid Off. Can I Stop Paying Child Support?
Should Stay-At-Home-Parents Be Nervous about Divorce in Illinois?
Modifying Child Custody in Illinois When a Parent Wants to Move
Securing Fair Child Support When a Parent is Self-Employed in Illinois
Alimony Myths - Getting the Facts Straight in Illinois
How Can I Get an Order of Protection in Kane County?
What Factors are Considered in Illinois Alimony Determinations?
How Can Divorced Parents Plan for College Expenses?
When Can Digital Evidence Play a Role in Divorce Proceedings?
Does it Matter Who Files First in an Illinois Divorce?
3 Ways to Remind Your Child That Your Divorce is Not Their Fault
Can Children in Kane County Choose Which Parent to Live With?
What Should an Illinois Parenting Plan Include?
What is a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity?
The Importance and Purpose of Premarital Agreements
Which Profession Has the Highest Divorce Rate?
What is the Role of Psychological Evaluations in Litigation Involving the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Illinois?
Are Spousal Maintenance Payments Automatically Awarded in Illinois Divorce Cases? 
How Are Subpoenas Used in a Divorce Case?
Co-Parenting Tips for Recently Divorced Individuals In Kane County
Can You Get an Annulment in Illinois?
Creating a Safety Plan for Leaving an Abusive Marriage
Is My Spouse Entitled to My Social Security Benefits And Retirement Funds if We Get Divorced?
Parental Alienation: When a Parent Turns a Child Against Another Parent
Divorced Parents and College Expenses: What You Should Know in 2023
My Child’s Other Parent Gets Paid Under the Table. How Will This Affect Child Support?
Legal Separation in Illinois: Your Questions Answered
What Happens to Jewelry in an Illinois Divorce?
What Can I Do About a Spouse Who Stalks Me Using Technology During Our Divorce?
Grounds for Divorce: Clearing Up the Confusion 
Technology-Related Concerns Co-Parents May Need to Address When Developing Their Parenting Plan
5 Reasons to Sign a Postnuptial Agreement 
5 Reasons to Consider a Divorce Coach to Help You End Your Marriage
Divorce Involving False Allegations of Spousal Abuse
Factors to Keep in Mind When Dividing Property in a High-Asset Divorce Case
Can Someone Other Than a Parent Get Visitation With a Child? 
Post-Divorce Modifications: What You Can and Cannot Change in Illinois
Who Gets to Claim Children as Tax Dependents After a Divorce?
Appraising Your House is an Important Part of Divorce
Do I Have to Help My Spouse Pay Their Student Loans if We Get Divorced?
How Does Child Support for an Adult Special Needs Child Work in Illinois?
Can I Get Divorced From a Spouse Who Has Dementia?
Is a Prenuptial Agreement That Discusses Pets Enforceable?
Should I Appeal My Illinois Divorce Decree?
Will I Need to Split Social Security Benefits with My Ex-Spouse?
How Can a Stay-At-Home Parent Get Divorced Without Money?
3 Ways to Remind Your Child That Your Divorce Is Not Their Fault
Do I Need to Establish Paternity?
Can a Parent Be Required to Pay for an Adult Child’s College Expenses?
What if My Ex Wants to Send Our Kids to a Different School? 
Is a Cheating Spouse a Good Enough Reason to Get Divorced? 
Should We File for an Uncontested Divorce? 
When is a Default Judgment Granted in an Illinois Divorce? 
An Overview of the Right of First Refusal in Illinois Parenting Plans
What Should I Ask My Divorce Lawyer During Our First Meeting? 
What Happens During a Child Custody Evaluation? 
How Are Discovery Tools Used to Find Undisclosed Assets and Income? 
What Can I Do If My Ex is Stalking Me During Divorce? 
Is There Any Way to Lower My Child Support Payment?
What is Transmutation in a Divorce? 
Should I Work with a Divorce Lawyer If I Want an Amicable Split?
Preventing Holiday Parenting Time Disputes 
My Spouse Destroyed My Property During Divorce. Can I Be Compensated? 
Guardians Ad Litem in Illinois Child Custody Disputes 
How to Divorce an Abusive Wife
How to Have the Divorce Talk With Your Children
Can a Father Refuse to Sign the Birth Certificate to Get Out of Child Support?
Can I Get Divorced Even if I Am Pregnant? 
Should I Work With a Divorce Coach During My Kane County Divorce Case?
Update: More States Moving Toward Equal-Time Custody Arrangements
Update: Understanding Child Custody
Valuing a Small Business During a Kane County Divorce
5 Signs of Financial Deception During Divorce
Addressing Fine Art in Your High-Asset Kane County Divorce
How Should I Tell My Spouse I Want a Divorce?
Handling Custody Disagreements in Your Kane County Divorce
Seven Signs It May Be Time to Get Divorced
How Does Divorce Work for Homosexual Couples in Illinois?
What High-Earning Female Celebrities Can Teach Us About Alimony Obligations
How Can an Emergency Order of Protection Help Me Leave an Abusive Relationship?
Common Reasons Illinois Couples Draft Postnuptial Agreements
Entrepreneurs, Business Owners, and Self-Employed Spouses May Hide Assets or Income During Divorce
Who Pays Credit Card Debt if We Get Divorced?
FAQs About Paternity and Parentage in Kane County, Illinois
Substance Abuse and Addiction in an Illinois Child Custody Dispute
How Does Cohabitation With A New Partner Affect Divorce in Illinois?
The Importance of Prenuptial Agreements for Business Owners
How Does Adultery Affect a Divorce Case?
Dishonest Financial Tactics During Divorce and How to Respond
Fighting an Order for Spousal Maintenance in Illinois
Filing a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in Kane County
How Does Emancipation of a Child Influence Child Support Obligations?
Can I Force My Spouse to Move Out During Our Divorce?
How is Imputed Income Used in Illinois Child Support Cases?
How Does Sole Custody Work in 2022?
How Does Legal Separation Work in Illinois?
Is Co-Owning a Family Business With an Ex-Spouse a Realistic Option?
Getting Divorced When You Have Depression: A Survival Guide
Planning on a Prenup? Make Sure To Avoid These Mistakes
What Divorced Parents of College-Aged Children Need to Understand About College Expenses in 2022
Divorce Trials in Illinois: What You Need to Know
Important Information for Divorcing Parents Who Have a Child with Autism
Ownership of the Marital Home in a Divorce: 5 Questions to Ask Yourself
Can a Person’s Wages Be Garnished For Failure to Pay Child Support or Spousal Support in Illinois?
Choosing a Co-Parenting Style That Works Best for Your Family
Can Men Get Alimony in Kane County, Illinois?
Understanding Paternity and Parentage Laws in Kane County
How Are Subpoenas Used in Illinois Divorce Cases?
What Business Owners Should Know About Getting Divorced in Kane County, Illinois
Can I Get My Marriage Annulled in Kane County, Illinois?
What Property is Included in the Marital Estate in Illinois?
Top 5 Questions About Child Support, Answered
What is the Mandatory Waiting Period for Divorce in Kane County?
How Does Visitation Work in Kane County, Illinois?
Should I Try a Trial Separation if My Marriage is Failing?
How Can Illinois Equitable Distribution Laws Influence My Divorce?
How Can a Kane County Postnuptial Agreement Benefit Me and My Spouse?
Using Technology to Your Benefit When Co-Parenting After Divorce
5 Signs Your Spouse is Hiding Assets in Your Kane County Divorce
When Are Restrictions on Parenting Time Appropriate?
How Is Commingled Property Addressed in an Illinois Divorce?
What You Need to Know About Voluntarily Acknowledging Paternity
Can a Prenuptial Agreement Be Invalidated Because of Unfairness?
How Is Child Support Calculated When Parents Have 50/50 Custody?
Can a Stay-at-Home Parent Receive Alimony in an Illinois Divorce?
Do Unmarried Couples Have the Same Rights as Married Spouses?
4 Things to Avoid When Using Social Media During Your Divorce
Legal Separation Vs. Divorce: Which Is the Best Option?
What Issues Will Parents Need to Address in a Joint Parenting Agreement?
What Are Parents’ Options for Sharing Custody of Children?
UPDATED: Divorce When a Spouse Has Dementia
How Does Goodwill Affect a Professional Practice During a Divorce?
When Can a Postnuptial Agreement Be Beneficial for Married Spouses?
When Does Paternity Need to Be Legally Established in Illinois?
3 Situations Where Spousal Maintenance May Be Awarded in Illinois
What Terms Can Be Included in an Illinois Order of Protection?
What Are the Types of Protective Orders Available in Illinois?
Can I Receive an Order of Protection to Address Domestic Violence?
When Should a Couple Consider Signing a Prenuptial Agreement?
3 Examples of Asset Dissipation That May Affect a Divorce Case
How Are Child Custody Disputes Resolved in an Illinois Divorce?
Should I Keep the Family Home in My Illinois Divorce?
How Should Divorced Parents Address the 2021 Advance Child Tax Credit?
How Will Infidelity Affect the Divorce Process in Illinois?
When Can Spousal Maintenance Be Modified After a Divorce?
How a Spouse May Use a Business to Hide Assets During Divorce
What Expenses Are Covered by Child Support?
UPDATE: Can I Sign Away My Parental Rights to an Unborn Child?
5 Types of Valuable Assets to Address in a High Net Worth Divorce
Do I Have to File a Child Support Case in Court?
What Happens to Debt in an Illinois Divorce?
What if I Do Not Want Custody of My Child? 
What Kinds of Property are Divided in an Illinois Divorce? 
Can I Use Character Witnesses in My Illinois Divorce? 
Can My Ex Move Out of State with Our Child? 
4 Tips For Self-Care During Your Illinois Divorce
Is an Inheritance Considered Marital Property in an Illinois Divorce?
What if My Spouse is Alienating My Child From Me?
How Can Delinquent Child Support be Recovered in Illinois? 
Who Pays for College when Parents are Divorced in Illinois?
How Can Tax Issues Affect Property Division in an Illinois Divorce?
What If We Forget Something in Our Illinois Divorce Settlement?
How Can I Protect My Credit During My Illinois Divorce?
Modifying Child Support for a Substantial Change in Circumstances
How is Divorce Different for Couples With a High Net Worth?
Understanding Available Remedies in an Illinois Order of Protection
Four Reasons Why an Illinois Prenup Might Be Unenforceable
Dissipation of Assets in an Illinois Divorce: What You Need to Know
When Are Expert Witnesses Used in an Illinois Family Law Case?
When is a Qualified Domestic Relations Order Necessary in a Divorce?
When is Imputed Income Used in an Illinois Child Support Case?
How to Uncover Hidden Assets in an Illinois Divorce
Can Fathers Seek Full Child Custody in Illinois?
Spousal Support and Remarriage: What to Know About Illinois Law
Can I Challenge a Prenuptial Agreement During an Illinois Divorce?
How to Address Spousal Maintenance in an Illinois Divorce
Goostree Law Group’s Top 10 Family Law Blogs in 2020
How Are Workers’ Compensation Benefits Treated in an Illinois Divorce?
What Happens When Your Co-Parent Abuses Your Child?
What You Should Know About Non-Parent Visitation in Illinois
Stay-at-Home Dads and the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
Can One Lawyer Handle a Divorce for Both Spouses?
4 Tips for Avoiding Mistakes in Parental Responsibility Disputes 
Indicators That It Might Be Time to File for Divorce in Illinois
Tips for Creating a Parenting Plan in Your Illinois Divorce
Protect Your Future By Dealing With Debt Before Your Illinois Divorce
Moving On With Your Life After Escaping an Abusive Partner
How to Help Your Children Understand and Cope with Your Divorce
Preventing Divorce Conflict From Affecting Your Children
Beware of These Financial Concerns in Your Illinois Divorce
How to Manage a Divorce When Your Spouse is Prone to Conflict
Can Common-Law Marriage Affect an Illinois Divorce?
How to Handle Co-Parenting Conflicts Related to COVID-19 Precautions
What You Should Know About Changing Your Child’s Name After a Divorce
Important Things to Discuss With Your Illinois Divorce Attorney
Can I Get an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois?
How to Talk to Your School-Aged Children About Your Divorce
How Parental Responsibilities Are Allocated in an Illinois Divorce
What Will Happen to My Pet in My Illinois Divorce?
What Happens to Child Support When the Paying Parent Is Incarcerated?
4 Common Questions About Spousal Support in Illinois
Is Your Parenting Time Schedule Ready for the Holidays?
3 Reasons Some Couples Choose Legal Separation
Despite Progress, Domestic Violence Still a Major Problem in the U.S.
Is Living Together Before Marriage a Predictor of Divorce?
Important Considerations for Moving With Your Child After Your Divorce
Will I Receive Spousal Maintenance in My Illinois Divorce?
5 Questions to Ask Your Illinois Divorce Attorney 
What Should I Know About an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement?
How Is Marital Property Divided During an Illinois Divorce?
3 Reasons to Pay Attention to Finances During Your Illinois Divorce
How to Diffuse Conflict During a Divorce With an Uncooperative Spouse
4 Tips for Telling Your Family You Are Getting a Divorce
Can a Grandparent Obtain Parental Responsibilities in Illinois?
3 Important Benefits of Establishing Legal Paternity in Illinois
The Dangers of Parental Alienation in an Illinois Divorce 
Do I Have the Right to Relocate With My Child?
Do Grandparents Have Rights to Visitation with Their Grandchildren in Illinois?
How Is Spousal Maintenance Calculated in Illinois?
5 Tips to Help You Prepare Your Finances Before Your Illinois Divorce
How Does Mental Illness Affect Parental Rights in an Illinois Divorce?
What Should We Do With Our Family Home During Our Divorce?
How to Help Your Adult Children Deal With Your Divorce
4 Things That Might Surprise You About Your Divorce
What Should I Expect From an Initial Consultation With a Divorce Attorney?
Will I Get to Keep My Retirement Savings in My Illinois Divorce?
5 Reasons to Hire a Lawyer for Your Illinois Divorce
Can I Appeal My Illinois Divorce Judgment?
How Do I Respond to My Spouse's Hostile Comments During Our Divorce?
What Is the Right of First Refusal in an Illinois Parenting Plan?
Can I Still Get a Divorce in Kane County During COVID-19?
Three Common Relationship Issues Identified in Couples’ Counseling
How to Help Your Children Prepare for Relocation After Divorce
Tips for Co-Parenting After a Contested Divorce in Illinois
How Do Remote Hearings Affect the Divorce Process?
What Are the Benefits of Keeping Your Marital Home in a Divorce?
How to Answer Your Child’s Biggest Divorce Questions
Four Wellness Tips For Relieving Divorce Stress
Reducing Spousal Maintenance Payments During Retirement
Why Determining Paternity Is Important for the Father, Mother, and Child
Challenges for Stay-At-Home Parents Who Divorce
Four Mistakes to Avoid During Your Business Valuation for Divorce
Does Your Child Need Therapy to Cope with Your Divorce?
What Issues Do LGBTQ Spouses Face in Divorce?
How to Stop Harassment During Your Divorce
Why Being a Caretaker to Your Spouse Can End in Divorce
Choosing Your Method for Paying Child Support
Which Qualities Are Necessary for Your Real Estate Agent During Divorce?
The Financial and Personal Effect of Divorce on Your Business
Reasons to Not Seek Sole Responsibility for Your Children During Divorce
How to Know If You Need a Divorce Coach
What Happens If Your Ex-Spouse Files for Bankruptcy?
How COVID-19 Has Affected Phone Call Etiquette for Divorced Parents
Who Can You Subpoena During Your Divorce?
What Protections Does a Disabled Person Receive in a Divorce?
How to Nurture Resilience in Your Children After Divorce
Why Some Couples Choose Legal Separation Over Divorce
Why It Is Important to Appraise Your House During Divorce
How to Co-Parent During a Crisis
Which Tax-Filing Status Should You Use After Divorce?
Improving Your Health at Home Following Your Divorce
How Much Child Support Do You Pay if You Become Unemployed?
Has Divorce Made You an Overbearing Parent?
Should You Wait to Divorce Because of the Coronavirus?
Five Factors When Dividing Vehicles in a Divorce
COVID-19 FAQs
Who Gets Jurisdiction When Divorced Parents Live in Different States?
How Much Is Cheating Responsible for Divorce?
What Are You Not Allowed to Do in a Prenuptial Agreement?
Creating a Parenting Plan for a Child with Special Needs
When a Business Owner Lowers Their Income During Divorce
Can Sexual Dysfunction Lead to Divorce?
Behaving Poorly Towards Your Spouse Hurts You During Divorce
What DCFS Involvement Means for Your Divorce
Illinois Does Not Recognize Palimony, Shared Property Rights of Cohabitants
Four Reasons You Should Not Date During Your Divorce
What Is Different About Receiving Child Support Through the State?
Three Business Valuation Methods for Your Divorce
Your Children Are Not Messengers When Co-Parenting
Forcing Your Spouse to Help Pay for Divorce Legal Fees
What to Watch for When Divorcing a Self-Employed Spouse
What Movies Misunderstand About Divorce
How Divorce Has Improved for Men in the Past Decade
Costly Mistakes to Avoid in a High Asset Divorce
Four Ways to Help a Misbehaving Child During Divorce
How to Set Goals Before You Divorce
Unique Concerns for Divorcees Over 50
What a Review Means for Your Spousal Maintenance
How to Survive a High-Conflict Divorce
Coordinating Christmas Gifts for Children After Divorce
Why Hiring a Divorce Coach Is Worth the Cost
Withholding Parenting Time Can Violate Civil and Criminal Laws
How to File for Divorce in Illinois When You Were Married in Another Country
Four Steps for Dividing Retirement Assets in Divorce
Attacking Your Co-Parent’s Character Rarely Has the Intended Effect
Do You Need More Time Before Starting Your Divorce?
What It Takes to Annul Your Marriage in Illinois
Are Student Loans a Marital Debt During Divorce?
How Courts Handle Religion in Parenting Cases
Illinois Courts Cannot Discriminate Against Parents for Legal Marijuana Use
Preparing to Sell Your House During Divorce
Technology Affecting the Way People Divorce
Parenting Time Change Can Allow Child Support Modification
Seven Reasons Your Divorce Agreement Can Be Rejected in Court
How Do Divorced Parents Apply for College Financial Aid?
Signs That You Are Healing from Divorce Grief
How a Criminal Case Could Affect Your Parental Responsibilities
Efficient Time Use Saves Money on Divorce
Five Documents You Must Update After Divorce
Be Aware of the Social Media Activity of Children of Divorce
How I-Pass Data Can Be Used During Divorce
Cryptocurrency Difficult to Find, Value During Divorce
Using Provisions to Strengthen Your Parenting Plan
Recovering When Infidelity Leads to Divorce
How Bonuses, Commissions, and Stock Options Are Treated During Divorce
Child Support Variables That You Will Decide
Avoiding an Addiction Relapse During Your Divorce
How to Determine Whether an Inheritance Is a Marital Property in Divorce
Is It Time to Update Your Prenuptial Agreement?
How Apps Can Help You with Co-Parenting
When to Appeal a Divorce or Family Law Ruling
Should Divorcees Go Back to School?
Receiving Retroactive Child Support Payments
Medical Practice Included When Doctors Divorce
Journaling Can Help You with Divorce Emotions
Keys to Understanding, Enforcing Your Order of Protection
Why DIY Divorce Can Be Costly
Can Divorce Make You a Better Parent?
Your Options Without the Alimony Tax Deduction
Why a Prenuptial Agreement Is Worth the Cost
Why Parental Alienation Is Controversial in Family Law
Repairing and Building Your Credit After Divorce
Dealing with Illness While Going Through Divorce
Affording a New House as a Single Parent
Why Parenting Time Is Different from Visitation
When Your Spouse Impersonates You Online During Divorce
Avoiding an Emotional Collapse During Your Divorce
Three Reasons Why Children Benefit From Shared Parenting
Situations That Require Divorce Litigation
Differentiating Between Individual and Marital Debts in Divorce
Four Advantages to Being a Single Parent
How Unemployment Will Affect Your Divorce Process
How Divorced Parents Can Help Their Misbehaving Teen
Disability Dependent Benefits Can Contribute to Child Support
Three Tips for Divorced Parents Before Dating Again
Life Insurance Can Secure Spousal Maintenance
Can You Force Your Co-Parent to Take Parenting Time?
Illinois Can Suspend Your Driver's License for Missed Child Support
Protecting Your Children from a Dangerous Co-Parent
Three Responses to Your Divorcing Spouse's Anger
Divorcees Prefer Silence When Facing Financial Problems
What Will Happen to Your Child's College Fund After Divorce?
Amazon CEO Shows Divorce Can Be Amicable Despite Valuable Assets
Five Traits that Countries with High Divorce Rates Share
How Pregnancy Can Change Your Divorce
Four Tips for Treating Yourself to a Post-Divorce Vacation
Positives and Negatives of Changing Careers During Divorce
Which Circumstances Allow You to Modify Child Support Payments?
Can Empty Nest Syndrome Lead to Divorce?
How to Find and Identify Hidden Assets During Property Division
The Problems with Lifestyle Clauses in Prenuptial Agreements
Work Travel Can Interfere with Parenting Time
When a Serious Illness Leads to a Divorce
How a Gift Can Become a Marital Property
Rights and Responsibilities of Known Sperm Donors
Overcoming Your Fear of Change During Divorce
How Much of Your Pension Is Marital Property?
Create Your Own Savings Before Filing for Divorce
Caretaking Functions Define Parental Responsibility in Illinois
Surviving Divorce as a Teacher
Law Prohibits Electronic Eavesdropping on Spouse
Rebuilding Your Self-Confidence During Divorce
What Happens to Child Support After Remarriage?
Government Shutdowns Have Limited Effects on Divorces
Differences Between a Divorce Coach and a Therapist
Making Long-Distance Parenting Work
Could a Reverse Mortgage Help Your Gray Divorce?
How a Divorce Coach Can Improve Your Divorce
How Your Employment Can Affect Your Divorce Agreement
Planning Your Divorce Conversation with Your Children
Can You Be Too Amicable in Your Divorce?
Four Reasons You May Need a Forensic Accountant for Your Divorce
Calling Character Witnesses During a Parenting Case
Divorcing Someone with Addiction Problems
Give Teens a Say in Post-Divorce Holiday Plans
Protecting Yourself Against Identity Theft During Divorce
How to Announce Your Divorce Through Social Media
Court Orders Retired Father to Pay Same Level of Child Support
Finding a Job After Your Divorce
Should You Keep or Sell Your Vacation Home During Divorce?
Five Reasons to be Thankful for Your Divorce
When Cohabitation Can End Spousal Maintenance
Healthy Divorce Parenting Plans for Infants
Examining the Divorce Rate Amongst Military Members
Four Rules for Personal Boundaries After Divorce
When to File for Denial of Paternity
Obtaining Asset Value Through a Divorce Sale
Make Time for a Break from Your Divorce
Celebrating Halloween as a Divorced Parent
Being First to File for Divorce Gives You Advantage in Preparation
Guarding Your Business Against Your Divorce
Is Divorce Contagious Amongst Friends?
How Stepparents Can Secure Visits After Divorce
Dispelling Assumptions About Gray Divorce
How Divorced Friends Can and Cannot Help During Your Divorce
Marriages Falling Victim to Political Discord
Presenting Evidence of Child Abuse by Co-Parent
When an Employer Fails to Withhold a Former Spouse's Pay
Should You Sell Your Wedding Ring After Your Divorce?
Determining If You Need a Premarital Agreement
How to Dress for Divorce Success
Marrying for Wrong Reason Often Ends in Divorce
Should You Delay Your Divorce Until Your Child Leaves Home?
Illinois Adjusts Spousal Maintenance Law Ahead of New Year
How to Enforce Child Support Payments in Court
Divorce Filings Have Sudden Spike Each August
Avoiding Mistakes When Determining Spousal Maintenance
Explaining the Rise and Fall of Divorce Rates in the U.S.
Divorcing Parents Disagree on Jurisdiction in International Case
How Wedding Choices Can Hurt Your Marriage
Stress from Student Loan Debt Can Lead to Divorce
Redefining Winning in a Divorce
Firearms Restraining Order Can Accompany Order of Protection
Many Housing Options Available During Divorce
Do Courts View Free-Range Parenting as Child Neglect?
Problems for People Divorcing from an Arranged Marriage
Divorce Stress Can Cause Physical Ailments
Planning a Family Summer Vacation After Divorce
How Much of a Personal Injury Award Goes Towards Child Support?
Is Divorce Harder for Men or Women?
Consequences of High-Conflict Divorce for Parents and Children
Steps Needed for Financial Success After Divorce
How Dads, Kids Can Cope with Father's Day Apart
Answering Common Doubts When Deciding to Divorce
Using Family Law to Combat Parental Alienation
Illinois Ratifies ERA, But Gender Neutrality Already Exists in Divorce Laws
Be Careful with Online Dating After Gray Divorce
Eight Lies You Tell Yourself During Divorce
Responding to Possible Child Support Misuse
Changing Your Vehicle Insurance After Divorce
Perfect Solutions Rarely Exist in Child Relocation Disputes
Parental Guilt Can Lead to Poor Parenting After Divorce
Four Unusual Tricks Spouses Attempt During Divorce
Non-Biological Parents Retain Rights After Same-Sex Divorce
Can You Divorce-Proof a Marriage?
Workers' Compensation Part of Income for Support Payments
Logistics of Equal Parenting Time in Action
What the Equal Parenting Time Law Would Mean in Illinois
Ways Divorce Will Change Your Behavior
How Divorce Affects Tax Filing Status, Dependents
Working Through Your Divorce Is a Team Effort
How Toddlers Can React to Their Parents' Divorce
Acceptance is Easier Than Forgiveness in Divorce
Do Not Let Friend's Experience Discourage You From Divorce
Comforting Children in New Home After Divorce
Using an Elevator Speech to Explain Your Divorce
Five Advantages to Divorcing While Young
Variables Involved in Parent's Right of First Refusal
Taking a Qualitative Approach to Divorce Parenting
Valuing Unusual Properties During a Divorce
Finding Your Identity After Divorce
How Your Spouse Not Having an Attorney Affects Your Divorce
When Parents' Faiths Collide After Divorce
Why People With Certain Jobs Have Higher Divorce Rates
Getting Through Your First Valentine's Day After Divorce
Deadline for Spousal Maintenance Tax Deduction Expected to Cause Divorce Spike
New Tax Law May Lead to More Contentious Spousal Maintenance Negotiations
Losing Alimony Deduction Will Be Costly for Spousal Maintenance Payers
How the New Tax Law Will Affect Divorce Settlements
Parental Rights with Unmarried Same Sex Couples
Initiating Conversations About Prenuptial Agreements
Financing the Cost of Your Divorce
Perils of Dating Too Soon After Divorce
Keeping Your Phone Number and Other Protection Order Remedies
Avoid Feeling Guilty During Divorce
Resolving to Improve as a Parent for the New Year
How Divorce Affects Disability Benefits
Learning from Divorce Before Remarrying
New Pet Custody Law Goes Into Effect in 2018
Importance of Filing First in Out-of-State Divorce
Child Safety Is Court's Only Concern When Parents' Beliefs Conflict
Complications When Moving After Divorce
Obtaining Relief for Attorney Fees During Divorce
Reactions to Infertility Can Lead to Divorce
Points During Marriage When Divorce Is Most Likely
Types of Discovery and How to Object to Them
Children Take Priority for Divorced Families During Holidays
Tax Reform Bill Would End Spousal Support Deduction
How Veterans Benefits Are Treated During Divorce
Guarding Your Electronic Communications During Your Divorce
Attending Events with Your Co-Parent After Divorce
Illinois Court Denies Appeal of Child Support Modification
Challenges for Business Executives During Divorce
Your Child's Pediatrician Should Know About Your Divorce
Financial Mistakes to Avoid During Your Divorce
How Divorce Can Lead to Addiction
Lessons Your Children Learn from Your Divorce
Five Ways Your Resentment Can Undermine Your Divorce
Adult Children of Divorce Still Need Sympathy
How Domestic Violence Affects Divorce Settlements
What to Consider When Making a Premarital Agreement
Avoiding Divorce Will Not Save Your Marriage
Six Keys to a Successful Divorce Negotiation
Immature Marriage More Likely to End in Divorce
Filing for Bankruptcy When Getting Divorced
Why Friends May Abandon You During Your Divorce
Four Scenarios Using Illinois' New Child Support Law
Cohabitation Does Not Entitle Couple to Share of Property
Divorce Likely to Impair Work Productivity
Divorced Parents Share Back-To-School Responsibilities
Spouse May Be Hiding Income in Own Business
Choose Your Words Carefully When Explaining Divorce to Kids
Receiving Your Spousal Support in a Lump Sum
How Illinois Courts Treat Mental Disability When Determining Parental Fitness
Friendly Texting Can Lead to Affairs, Divorce
Planning Before Leaving an Abusive Home
Divorcing Your Imprisoned Spouse
Grounds for Terminating Parental Rights in Illinois
Reasons Couples Stay Together After Infidelity
Determining Rights to Frozen Fertilized Embryos
Trusts Protect Assets During Divorce
Is a Divorced Dad a Healthier Dad?
Couples Trying Semi-Separation Before Divorce
Controlling Your Anger During Your Divorce
Marital Property Has Monetary, Sentimental Value
Dealing with Post-Divorce Grief
Divorce Appeals Rare for a Reason
Does a Child's Death Increase the Chance of Divorce?
Celebrating Your First Post-Divorce Father's Day
Changing a Child's Name After Divorce
Controlling Your Finances After Divorce
Why More Millennials Are Getting Prenuptial Agreements
Psychological Reasons Why Couples Remain in Unhappy Marriages
Recognizing Different Parenting Time Violations
Overcoming the Stigma of Male Spousal Support
Why Are Women More Likely to Initiate Divorce Than Men?
Proving Emotional Abuse When Determining Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
'Double Dipping' and Business Valuations During Divorce
Illinois Supreme Court Clarifies Rules on Divorce Maintenance Modifications, Legal Fee Payment
Protecting Private Information in a Divorce Record
Divorced Parents' Rights When Children Travel Internationally
How Divorce Affects Children With Autism
Reasons to Sell or Keep Your House During a Divorce
Getting a Divorce When Your Spouse Is Missing
Illinois' New Child Support Law and Modifying Your Existing Payments
How a Prenuptial Agreement Can Be Ruled Invalid
Handling a Narcissist During a Divorce
Who Gets Child Custody During a Same-Sex Divorce?
Domestic Violence Victims Have Varied Legal Protections in Illinois
Continuing Your Health Insurance After Divorce
Deciding Whether Annulment Is Your Best Choice
How To Communicate With Your Toddler About Divorce
Divorce Asset Inventory: Three Ways You Can Take Stock of Your Belongings
Signs of the Times: Four Indicators That Point to Possible Divorce
Dad Proves Kindness and Compassion are Still Possible (and Important) After Divorce
Domestic Violence and Divorce: Why Do Some Spouses Choose to Stay in Abusive Marriages?
Divorce Anxiety for the Stay-at-Home Parent: Three Ways the Law Can Work in Your Favor
Your Child’s College Education After Divorce: Which Factors Determine Expense Responsibilities?
Three Ways Recent Law Changes in Illinois State Have Changed How Couples Divorce
The Divorce Grieving Process: Four Signs You are on a Healthy Path to Healing
Divorce and Your Children: Softening the Blow and Promoting a Healthy Transition
Three Common Misconceptions About Prenuptial Agreements
Avoiding Bitterness and Anger in Your Divorce
Children of Divorce: Can the Court Order Counseling?
Changes Coming to Illinois Child Support Laws
Before Divorce, Consider Saving Your Marriage
How a Prenuptial Agreement Could Help You
Understanding the Distribution of Marital Assets in Divorce
Finding Hidden Assets After a Divorce
How Recent Changes to the Law Affect Spousal Support Awards
Reasons to Object to a Chosen Divorce Venue
Court Rejects Woman’s Appeal of Child Support Agreement
Christmas Considerations for Children of Divorce
Does Your Parenting Plan Include the Right of First Refusal?
Options for Dividing the Marital Home in a Divorce
What Is Considered Marital Property?
Getting Your Credit in Order before a Divorce
Significant Decision-Making Responsibilities Regarding Your Child
Amicable Divorce in Illinois
Social Media and Your Divorce
Can I Still Get Sole Custody of My Child?
Appellate Court Ruling Underscores the Importance of Cohabitation Agreements
Stay-at-Home Parents and Divorce: Asking for Spousal Support
Changing Your Child’s Name After Your Divorce
Reproductive Coercion Is a Form of Domestic Violence
What Is Financial Abuse?
Seeking SSDI Benefits for your Adult Child
How Will My Pension Be Valued for My Divorce?
The Evolution of Domestic Violence Awareness Month and Associated Laws
How SSDI Benefits for Your Minor Child Are Affected by Divorce
What Are Our Divorce Options If ADR Did Not Work?
Handling Your Child's Legal Needs as a Divorced Parent
Family Law Issues Same-Sex Parents Sometimes Face
Dividing Joint Debts in a Divorce
How You and Your Ex Can Help Your Child Prepare for College Together
Disagreements between Coparents
Parenting Time during the School Year
Divorce's Effect on Health
How Your Child's Gender Affects Your Likelihood of Divorce
How Is Child Support Spent?
How Your Second Divorce May Be Different from Your First Divorce
Does Divorce Affect Boys and Girls Differently?
My Adult Child Does Not Take College Seriously. Do I Still Have to Pay?
How Can I Keep My Divorce Costs Down?
Are Arranged Marriages More or Less Likely to End in Divorce?
If You Are Asked to Take a Drug Test for Your Divorce
Custody Concerns for Fathers
How Much Say Do I Have in What Happens during My Former Partner's Parenting Time?
In What County Will My Illinois Divorce Be Heard?
Could Birdnesting Be Right for You?
Children and Divorce: Which Age Group Is Most Affected by a Parent's Divorce?
How Is the Quality of a Parenting Time Relationship Defined?
Why Do Couples Divorce after Decades of Marriage?
Co-Parenting: Keeping Your Kids Safe This Summer Is a Team Effort
Issues You Might Have to Confront in Couples Counseling
What Is Forensic Accounting?
Gray Divorce: When You Have Adult Children
Changing Your Name after Divorce
When Children of Divorce Grow Up
Options when Spouse Has Hidden Debt
Special Needs Children and Divorce
Using a Polygraph as Part of a Parenting Time Evaluation
It Does Not Have to End in Divorce: Strategies to Save Your Marriage
Can I Keep My Ex's New Partner from Spending Time with My Child?
Wage Garnishment and Income Withholding
Can My Mental Illness Impact My Parenting Time Agreement?
What Should I Include in My Prenuptial Agreement?
Depression and Divorce
Is DNA Testing in My Child's Best Interest?
Real Estate Appraisal during Divorce
Alimony and Taxes: What to Know if You Pay Spousal Maintenance
How to Deal with a False Accusation during the Divorce Process
Child Custody: Are Siblings Always Kept Together?
Risk Factors for Divorce
Parental Abduction: When a Parent Does Not Return a Child
Should I Seek an Order of Protection against My Partner?
Paternity: What Changed with the Illinois Parentage Act of 2015?
Spousal Support and Taxes: What to Know If You Receive Spousal Maintenance
Minimizing Co-Parenting Conflicts
Paternity Terms to Know and Understand
Name Change after Divorce
Dressing for Family Court
New Laws Give Illinois Grandparents New Rights
Relocation and Child Custody
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act
Talking to Children about Divorce
Four Ways to Hurt Your Divorce Case
Equitable Distribution: Protecting Professional Practices in Divorce
Protecting Your Credit during a Divorce
When a Restraining Order Becomes Necessary during a Divorce
Modification of Parenting Time Schedule
Fitness of a Parent in Child Custody Cases
What It Means to Be Legally Separated
Reconciliation: Issues to Consider if you are Considering Remarrying your Former Spouse
Divorce after 50: Issues to Consider at This Stage in Life
Parental Responsibility: Choosing Your Child's Religion
Illinois' Marriage and Divorce Laws Changes: What Does This Mean for My Property Division?
How Can the Court Restrict My Parenting Time with My Child?
Notice of Divorce when Spouse's Whereabouts Unknown
Changes to Illinois Child Custody Laws
DCFS Investigations and Child Custody
I Have Been Asked to Create a Safety Plan. What Does This Mean?
Pro Se: Reasons Why You Should Not Represent Yourself in a Divorce Case
Who Is a Mandated Reporter?
My Teen Is Having a Baby. What Are My Legal Obligations to the Baby?
Is Your Divorce a High Asset Divorce?
What Is Contempt of Court?
Dividing a Business in a Divorce
Difference Between Divorce and Annulment
Preparing for Divorce
Child Custody Modification in Illinois
Stay at Home Parents and Divorce
Marital Property, Real Estate Appraisals, and Divorce
Tax Responsibilities during Pending Divorce
Things to Know before Your Deposition
Social Media and Divorce: What to Do, What Not to Do
Forced Visitation: Can the Court Force My Child to Spend Time with Me?
Minor Drug Charges and Child Custody
Divorce Studies: Surprising Factors That Can Predict a Marriage's Longevity
What Is a Subpoena?
Determining Paternity and Child Support Obligations
Infidelity Facts and Statistics
Can I Appeal My Divorce Ruling?
Deadbeats Don't Drive: Hardship Licenses for Not Paying Child Support
How Can I Be a Better Stepparent to My Spouse's Child?
Supervised Visitation
Psychological Counseling for Children of Divorce
What is a QDRO and How Can One Help Me?
Divorce for Stay at Home Parents: What to Expect
Child Custody and Religion
I Suspect My Child Is Exposed to Domestic Violence in My Former Spouse's Home. What Should I Do?
Co-Parenting and Back to School
Visitation Rights Violations
Divorce Process: Who Can I Expect to Meet during My Divorce?
Why You Need a Prenuptial Agreement
Child Custody Psychological Evaluation
Seeking Sole Child Custody
What is Parental Abduction?
Child Custody Modification
Order of Protection: Getting Your Abusive Spouse Out of Your Home
Recognizing the Signs of Domestic Violence
Determining Pet Custody during Divorce
What Is an Uncontested Divorce?
Annulment: How to End an Invalid Marriage
Fathers' Rights: Establishing Paternity
Marriage and Citizenship
How Can a New Relationship during Divorce Affect the Outcome?
Challenges Blended Families Face
How Child Support is Determined
Legal Separation for Illinois Couples
Types of Alimony Available to Illinois Couples
Child Abduction by Parent
Mediation: Is It Right for You?
Child Support and Bankruptcy
Domestic Violence: Get Out and Get Help
Parenting While Incarcerated in Illinois
Retirement and Child Support Modification
Holidays and Child Custody Schedule
Visitation Rights for Non-Custodial Parents
Order of Removal: Moving out of State with Your Child
Unmarried Couples' Rights
Seeking Child Support When Your Former Partner Does Not Pay
Valuing a Business in Divorce
Finding Hidden Assets during Your Divorce
Non-Minor Support: Can I Be Required to Pay for My Child's College Education?
Determining Custody: Can a Child Choose His or Her Own Custody Arrangement?
Part 2: Miscellaneous Aspects of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
Part I: Miscellaneous Aspects of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
Appointing a Standby or Short-Term Guardian for a Minor Child
The Illinois Rights of Married Persons Act
Violating a Child Custody Order Might Be a Criminal Offense
Pursuing a Dissipation Claim against Your Spouse in a Divorce Proceeding
Dividing “Unusual” Marital Property during a Divorce
Enforcing Child Custody Orders
Unmarried Couples and Palimony in Illinois
Modifying or Terminating Maintenance Payments
The State of Same-Sex Marriage – and Divorce – in the U.S.
Dividing Marital Property during a Divorce Proceeding
Reporting Child Medical Neglect in Illinois
De-Coupling in Illinois
Contesting the Rules of the Road in Child Custody Proceedings
U.S. Supreme Court to Decide Constitutionality of Same-Sex Marriage Bans
Paternity Testing and Unmarried Fathers' Rights
Discovery in Divorce
Investigating Reports of Child Abuse or Neglect
New Illinois Family Laws in 2015
Dissolving a Civil Union in Illinois
Illinois Courts May Exercise Temporary Jurisdiction in Emergency Child Custody Situations
Chicago Tribune Reports Abuse, Corrective Actions at State Youth Residential Treatment Centers
Illinois Law Strives to Protect Homeless Families
An Unemployed or Underemployed Parent’s Child Support Obligations
Debunking the Myth about Divorce Rates
Custodial Parents Can Be Ordered to Pay Child Support to Noncustodial Parents
Harassment by Telephone or Via Electronic Communications
Situations Requiring Authoritative Intervention
Can Parents Use Corporal Punishment in Illinois?
Sixth Circuit Decision Regarding Same-Sex Marriage Could Affect Law in Illinois
Seeking a Legal Separation Instead of (or before) a Divorce
Understanding the Best Interest Standard
Cyberstalking Can be Classified as Domestic Abuse
Uncontested Divorce Is an Option in Illinois
The Effect Of Illinois’ Equitable Distribution Divorce Process On Pensions
How to Apply for a Marriage License in Illinois
Pursuing Divorce through Mediation
Enforcing Child Support Orders across State Lines
DCFS Receives More Reports of Child Abuse and Neglect During School Year
Marriage Rights in Illinois: Part 1
Illinois Passes Law to Eliminate ATM fees for EPPICards
Child Support Payments Often Made to a “Middleman”
Answers to Questions about Divorce in Illinois
Illinois Law Simplifies Process for Calculating Alimony Payments
Choosing the Right Court for Your Child Custody Lawsuit
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Child Custody, Support and Related Issues
Commonly Asked Questions Regarding Marital Property Division, Alimony and Other Divorce Issues
Seeking the Appointment of a Legal Guardian for a Minor Child
Seeking a Change in Child Custody
Contemplating Life after Divorce: Reclaiming Your Maiden Name
Contesting Grounds for Divorce: Can You Save Your Marriage?
Who Gets the Dog? Family Pet Custody in a Divorce Proceeding
Noncustodial Parents Are Entitled to Visitation Rights
Choosing Cohabitation over Marriage
State Law Imposes Tough Penalties on “Deadbeat” Parents
Petitioning for Emancipation from a Parent or Guardian
Getting a Divorce in Illinois: Grounds for Dissolution of Marriage
How Homemaker Contributions Affect Property Division after Divorce
Pursuing a Child Custody Arrangement: Sole Custody or Joint Custody?
Understanding When Annulment is an Option to End Your Marriage
Marriage Equality: Gay Couples to Now Consider Possibility of Divorce
Visitation Rights Petition: Grandparent, Great-Grandparent, Sibling
Making Child Support Arrangements Post-Divorce
Number of Couples Opting for Prenups on the Rise
Combatting Domestic Violence in Illinois
Post-Marital Agreements: An Alternative to Premarital Agreements
Benefits & Consequences: Having a Child without Getting Married
Three Common Mistakes Divorcing Couples Make
Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
Dividing Property in Dissolution of Marriage
Types of Custody Arrangements in Illinois
Preventing Disputes When Dividing Property
Prenuptial Agreements For Later in Life Marriages
Litigated Divorce Alternative: Consider Mediation
Commingling Assets: Dividing Property in Illinois Divorce
U.S. Census Bureau Report on Child Support Collection Trends
Decades of Child Abuse Exposed
Illinois Same-Sex Marriage: Where Are We Now?
Divorces & Finances- Sharing the Home During Divorce
Unhappily Married…With Children?
High-Profile Child Custody Battle Highlights Complexities of Parental Rights
Supporting Children after Divorce
Societal Norms Relating to Marriage and Divorce are Shifting
Grounds for Divorce in Illinois
Deciding Child Custody: What’s in your Child’s Best Interest?
Considering Marriage? Inform Yourself
Protect yourself and your Loved Ones
Valuing Your Business During Divorce Proceedings
Civil Union: Yes, No, or Maybe
Modifying a Divorce Decree: When Reality Creates Necessity
Health Insurance and Divorce
Rewards Points can be Marital Property... Who Knew?
Living Arrangements-When the Marital Home is a Rental Property
The Right of First Refusal in Illinois
Property Division, Pets, and Divorce: Who gets Lassie?
A Duel for Dual Citizenship: International Battles Over Child Custody
How to Tell your Spouse that you Want a Divorce
The Divorce Rate of US Military Personnel
The Most Interesting Divorce Research of 2013
Coping with Divorce during the Holiday Season
Can You Divorce a Missing Spouse?
Is Your Ex Paying Child Support?
Why Don’t More People Consider Prenuptial Agreements?
The Impact of Household Conflict On Children
Benefits of Getting Married Young
Childhood Photo Characteristics Linked To Divorce Likelihood
Tips for Writing Your Prenup
More American Children Living With Grandparents
Norwegian Initiative to Curb Divorce: Date
Long-Term Separation vs. Divorce
Cohabitation and the Termination of Maintenance Payments
Equitable Property Distribution in Illinois
How To Handle A Child Support Appeal Hearing In Illinois
Growing Trend May Lead to Child Support Filing
Women Tend To Stay in Bad Marriages
Obamacare Could Drive Up Divorce Rates
Is Legal Separation a Good Option for You?
Who Can Benefit from Divorce Mediation?
Social Media may be Useful During Divorce
What is an Annulment?
Paternity Testing
Recovering your Life after a Divorce
Reasons to Seek an Amicable Divorce
Rapist Sued for Seeking Visitation Rights
Supporting a Friend through a Divorce
Think Twice Before Going for the DIY Divorce
Civil Union in Illinois
Cost of Divorce Found to be Number One Concern for Divorcing Couples
Simplified Divorce
What to do Before Filing for Divorce
Dwayne Wade's Divorce Saga Finally Over
Dating after Divorce
How Divorce Affects Joint Ownership of Assets
Non-Marital Property in Divorce
Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage
How to tell your Kids about Divorce
New Study Links Money Arguments to Divorce
Celebrity Chef and Art Collector to Split
Victims of Domestic Violence
Divorce Finances- Planning for Your Future
Order of Protection Hearings
Illinois Child Custody Facts
Prenup Basics
How is a Visitation Schedule Determined?
Communicating with an Ex after Divorce
How to Co-Parent After A Divorce
Setting Up a 529 Account For College During Divorce
Thinking Emotionally can Cost a Woman in a Divorce
Viagra Can Lead to Divorce, Experts Say
Raising Allegations of Abuse in a Divorce Case
Advantages of Legal Separation vs. Divorce
Second Marriage Not a Guarantee
The Worst Mistakes to Make During a Divorce
NFL Player Leroy Hill Faces Domestic Violence Charges
Financial Mistakes during Divorce
Is a Prenup Necessary?
Dr. Phil: Children’s Needs during a Divorce
Orders of Protection
Divorce Alimony in Illinois
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Michael Jordan Ready For Second Marriage
Common Mistakes in a Divorce
Is Joint-Custody Best for Your Family?
The Pitfalls of Prenups
Should Same-Sex Marriages Be Allowed the Same Federal Benefits?
Micheal Jordan to Wed again with Stipulations
Hillary Clinton endorses gay marriage
State Considers Privatized Child Support Collection
Group raises awareness of child abuse
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Heavy drinking linked to divorce risk
Paternity & Fathers Rights | Illinois Family Lawyer
Court Rules Clinic not Liable for Child Support
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Splitting After a Long Marriage
Keeping Kids Out of Divorce
Married Women Consume More Alcohol than Singles or Divorcees
Experts say Keep a Cool Head during Divorce
Child Support Reform Delayed in Illinois
Ex-U.S. Rep. Joe Walsh Files to Terminate Child Support Obligation
Settling Divorce Out of Court
Be Nice to Your Ex by Following Three Steps
Basketball Legend Ordered to Pay $500,000 in Back Child Support
Divorce After Adoption
Babyboomers still pushing up divorce rates
Is divorce now worth celebrating?
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The Importance of a Court Order for Child Support
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New Child Support Law Targets Self-Employed Parents
Sperm Donor Gets a Shock
Does Cheating Affect a Divorce?
Mothers in Divorce
Some people are more creative about calling it quits – outcome remains the same
Kalamazoo Lab Debuts Prenatal Paternity Test
U of I Professor Consults on Sesame Street Divorce Resources
Family Owned Businesses and Divorce
Supreme Court to Hear Arguments on Marriage Equality
Child Custody in Illinois
Deadbeat Parents Owe Over $100 Billion in Back Support
New Apps May Make Divorce a Little Easier
Gay Marriage Lawsuit Plaintiffs Urge Legislature to Pass Same Sex Marriage Bill
Women Lose Healthcare After Divorce
Why You Shouldn't Hide Assets in Divorce
Holiday Hints For Divorced Parents
Divorce, Children, And Religion
Legendary Hip Hop Producer Faces Arrest Warrant for Child Support
Inaccurate Notions About Property Division in Illinois
Basic Information About Prenuptial Agreements
The Economy’s Effect on Divorce
The Issues with Same-Sex Divorce
Employers are Vital in the Collection of Child Support
How to Pick the Right Divorce Attorney
The Perils of Social Media during Divorce
Premarital or “Prenuptial” Agreement Enforcement in Illinois Divorce Cases
Professional Help in Illinois Child Custody Disputes Imperative for Success
Property Division in Illinois Decided on a Case-By-Case Basis
Voluntary Sharing of Personal Lives Result in Secrets Being Uncovered
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