Posted January 16, 2020
For many families, college plans take a big hit when parents divorce. Separated finances and the cost of the Chicago divorce mediation itself reduce family savings, but also often increase motivation to learn and grow. Not only do divorcing parents have teen futures to think about, but a divorce can
... continue reading.Posted January 2, 2020
As a woman, you have a unique perspective during a divorce–and you want to make sure that all of your needs and your children’s needs are taken care of when the divorce is final. You don’t just want to consider the immediate division of assets or custody. You must also
... continue reading.Posted December 19, 2019
Not too many people enter into matrimony with the thought of one day calling it quits. But, divorce does happen, and when it does, it represents a difficult time for all parties involved. Sometimes, dramatic events such as domestic violence, unchecked substance abuse, or infidelity bring about the end of
... continue reading.Posted December 12, 2019
Fighting your spouse during a divorce is par for the course. Many spouses divorce because they can’t stop fighting, and it’s only natural for that conflict to continue into the terms of your divorce. Splitting marital assets, finances, and child custody often result in vicious and deeply personal disagreements. Courtroom
... continue reading.Posted December 5, 2019
In a divorce, one thing that spouses often worry about is splitting the finances and personal property. It’s become increasingly well-known that things like personal retirement accounts and savings funds are not protected, they will be split evenly or in a way the court deems fair. Investment accounts, marital property,
... continue reading.Posted November 21, 2019
Television has prepared us for every divorce to be messy and angry. But not all couples split in a big dramatic courtroom battle. In fact, some are still basically friends, even as the marriage falls apart. You still share the same basic values you did when you got together. You
... continue reading.Posted November 14, 2019
Deciding to divorce is a tough choice for anyone, but a choice you make with confidence when it’s the right decision for you. Divorces are full of emotional difficulty but often the hardest thing to deal with is actually telling your family and friends that the marriage they were once
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Regardless of how long a marriage lasts, ending it is always uncomfortable and complicated. Hurt feelings and bruised egos lead to mud-slinging and conflict that can have a lasting, negative impact on otherwise upstanding individuals. If you’re going through a divorce, the best-case scenario for you and your spouse is
... continue reading.Posted October 24, 2019
Divorce is a lot like going on a road trip. You plan carefully, you use the resources available to make the trip as not-unpleasant as possible, and one major setback can throw off the whole thing. Unplanned Life Changes During a Divorce During a divorce, you know it’s best to
... continue reading.Posted October 17, 2019
Deciding that it is time to get a divorce can be one of the most difficult, and emotional, decisions you will ever make. However, if you have decided that it is time to get a divorce, it is likely that this decision did not come out of the blue as
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