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  • 2023
    • July
      • How To Protect Assets in Divorce
  • 2018
    • September
      • Getting Divorced? Here is How You Should Handle Things at Work
    • May
      • Are Babyboomers Still Pushing Up Divorce Rates?
      • Who Pays for College After a Divorce?
      • Dating During the Divorce Process
      • What is Mine Is Ours": The Truth Behind Marital Property
      • Child Support and Visitation Roadblocks: What Happens When the Other Parent Fails to Cooperate?
      • Thinking Through Your High-Net Worth Divorce
      • Stepparent Adoption and Parental Rights Termination
    • April
      • When a Custodial Parent Wants to Relocate
      • Can You Reconcile the Differences with Your Spouse?
      • How to Get an Annulment in Illinois
    • March
      • A Default Divorce Judgment
      • Cohabitation and Common Law Marriage in Illinois
      • How Electronic Communications and Social Media Can Affect Your Divorce
    • February
      • Should You Consider a Postnuptial Agreement?
      • Collaborative Divorce in Illinois
      • Illinois House Considering Bill That Would Establish Equal Parenting Time
    • January
      • Divorcing a Military Spouse
      • Avoiding Financial Pitfalls in a Divorce
      • Tax Changes Will Affect Alimony Payments
      • Judges to Consider Pet's Well Being in Illinois Divorces Starting in 2018
  • 2017
    • December
      • The Right of First Refusal in Illinois
      • Business Shares as Marital Property
      • Navigating the Holidays with Children after a Divorce
      • The Importance Of Formalizing Parenting Agreements
    • November
      • Morality Clauses in Illinois Parenting Plans
      • Preparing for Your Initial Meeting with a Divorce Attorney
      • Emergency And Temporary Orders in An Illinois Divorce
      • The Use of Imputed Income in Illinois
    • October
      • Coming Together to Produce a Mutually Agreeable Parenting Plan
      • Presumption of Parentage under the Illinois Parentage Act
      • Division of Retirement Assets in an Illinois Divorce
      • The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in a Divorce
    • September
      • The Discovery Process in an Illinois Divorce
      • Getting a Divorce while Pregnant In Illinois
      • Common Law Marriage: Spousal Maintenance and Property Division
      • Filing for Legal Separation
    • August
      • Discovery during an Illinois Divorce
      • Equitable Division of Marital Property
      • Enforcing a Court Order after a Divorce Is Finalized
      • Traveling out of State with Children after a Divorce
    • July
      • Things to Consider When Thinking About Prenuptial Agreements
      • Justifying the Use of Child Support Payments
      • Changing Your Name After Your Illinois Divorce
      • Preparing for the Rebound: Three Tips Experts Say Can Help You Bounce Back Faster After Divorce
    • June
      • Law Requires Hairdressers to Be Trained to Recognize Signs of Abuse
      • How to Make Co-Parenting Work
      • Keeping Divorce Communications Productive, Not Destructive
      • Divorce Turbulence: Three Tips for Working with an Uncooperative Spouse
    • May
      • Is a Prenuptial Agreement Right for You?
      • Finding the Silver Lining in Divorce: Three Benefits of Being Forced to Start Fresh
      • Are Couples More Prone to Divorce During Certain Times of the Year?
      • Divorce Adjustment for Children: Four Ways Divorcing Parents Can Help Their Kids Cope
    • April
      • Grounds for an Illinois Divorce
      • When Paternity is an Issue in Illinois
      • Common Causes for Divorce Delays
      • Social Media's Impact on Divorce
    • March
      • Did Your Marriage Survive March Madness 2017?
      • Child Custody and Tax Exemptions
      • Divorce and Social Security Benefits
      • Helping Children with Parenting Time Transitions
    • February
      • Preparing for Divorce
      • Divorce Predictors
      • Choosing Legal Separation Over Divorce
      • Retirement Account Divisions in an Illinois Divorce
    • January
      • New Law for Police Training on Domestic Violence
      • Illinois Law Creates Electronic Petition for Temporary Orders of Protection
      • How the Employee Sick Leave Act May Affect Your Family in 2017
      • Changes to Illinois Child Support Law in 2017
  • 2016
    • December
      • What Happens with My Child's College Expenses After My Divorce?
      • How a Civil Union is Dissolved
      • Filing Taxes After Your Divorce
      • Important Terms Associated with Divorce
      • The New Rules of Illinois Child Custody
      • Business Valuations in Illinois
    • November
      • Including Your New Partner in Parenting Time
      • Your First Divorce Appointment: What You Should Know
      • Emotional Process of Divorce: The Five Stages of Grief
    • October
      • Changes Coming to Illinois Child Support Law
      • Lawmakers Enact Clarifications to IMDMA
      • Does Divorce Increase Risk of Second Heart Attack?
      • Divorce and Tax Implications
      • Parenting Plan Points to Address
    • September
      • Choosing the Right Divorce Attorney
      • Quality Matters: Are Your Parenting Arrangements Promoting Positive Effects?
    • August
      • Signs Your Spouse May be Concealing Assets During Your Divorce
      • Required Details in an Illinois Parenting Plan
      • Prenuptial Agreements: More than Just Money?
    • July
      • Creating a Smooth Divorce Transition for Your Child Through Parenting Time and Education
      • Is Alimony Guaranteed After Divorce?
      • Understanding How Careful Planning Can Assist You in Your Divorce
    • June
      • Trouble With Co-Parenting? Parallel Parenting May Help Reduce Conflict
      • Preparing for Life After Divorce
      • Divorce as a Young Person
      • More Couples Employing Use of Prenuptial Agreements Before Marriage
    • May
      • What the Social Security Rules Change Means to You
      • Is Mediation a Shortcut to Resolution?
      • Understanding the Rights of Grandparents in Illinois
      • What Happens At Mediation?
    • April
      • Love and Baseball and Marriage and Money
      • Temporary Orders: Gone Today or Here To Stay?
      • Did a Rising Divorce Rate End Saturday Morning Cartoons?
      • Local Government Bails Out Child Support Collections Agency
    • March
      • Rising College Expenses: More Greenbacks for Sheepskins
      • Breaking Up Is Hard To Do: Property Distribution
      • Order Modifications in Family Law
      • Florida Considers Following Illinois' Lead on Spousal Support
    • February
      • Collecting Past Due Child Support
      • Emotional Fallout Of Grey Divorce
      • Happyville, Illinois
      • Three Cs: The Benefits Of Mediation
    • January
      • What's Mine Is Mine
      • Coming Attractions
      • Laying the Foundation
  • 2015
    • December
      • Paying for College in Illinois
      • The Two Faces of Child Support
      • Grandparent Rights in Illinois
      • Now and Then
      • Limitations on Maintenance in Illinois
      • A Change Is in Order
    • November
      • Should I Stay or Should I Go?
      • Forming a Premarital Agreement
    • October
      • Calculating Alimony in Illinois
      • Thoughtful Parents Making Amicable Divorce a Trend
    • September
      • Challenging a Prenuptial Agreement in Illinois
      • Who Pays What?
      • What About Us?
      • Ashley Madison Breach Creates Issues In Divorce Cases
    • August
      • Child Support: Why Is Your Payment Late?
      • New Rules for Today's Families
      • Key Custody, Legal Separation, and Support Provisions in the "Modern Family" Law
      • The Times, They Are A-Changin'
    • July
      • Challenges of Gray Divorce
      • Alimony In The Land Of Lincoln
      • Marital Property Division In Illinois
      • Premarital Agreements: A Good Start
    • June
      • Evidence-Based Divorce in Illinois
      • Over the Line: Moving Children Out of State after a Divorce
      • Options for Collecting Delinquent Child Support
      • Time Value of Money: What People Need to Understand about Time, Money, and Divorce
    • May
      • What Qualifies as Income for Child Support?
      • Proposed Law Would Speed up International Adoptions
      • Couples Therapy: What a Trip to IKEA Says about Your Chances of Divorce
      • The Grey Divorce Trend
    • April
      • Illinois Family Law Primed for Major Updates
      • Imputed Income in Illinois Divorce
      • Illinois Supreme Court to Reconsider Property Division for Cohabitation
      • Small Businesses in Divorce
    • March
      • Engagement Ring Ownership: Divorces, Broken Engagements, and Returning the Ring
      • Income Taxes and Divorce
      • The Option of Collaborative Divorce in Illinois
      • Cohabitation and Spousal Support in Illinois
    • February
      • New Marriage Study: How Happy Is Your Spouse?
      • Adoption Tax Credits
      • Finding Hidden Assets in Divorce
      • Tips for Divorce Negotiation
    • January
      • Mistakes to Avoid in Custody Disputes
      • To Grandmother's House We Go: Grandparent Visitation Rights
      • Supreme Court Decides International Child Custody Case
      • Divorce Rates: New Year, New Marital Status?
  • 2014
    • December
      • The Cost of Divorce
      • The Decision of Name Change after Divorce
      • The Holidays after a Divorce
      • The Intersection of Mental Health Visits, Prenuptial Agreements, and Divorce
    • November
      • Stress from Divorce
      • Non-Minor Child Support in Divorce Cases
      • Why Seek an Annulment?
      • Illinois' Right of First Refusal for Childcare
    • October
      • Expensive Weddings May Lead to Divorce
      • Determining Asset Values in Divorce
      • Understanding Marital Property in Illinois Divorce
    • September
      • Establishing Paternity in Illinois
      • Child Support in the State of Illinois
      • Guardian Ad Litems, Attorney for the Child, and Child Representatives
    • August
      • Nuts and Bolts of Filing for Divorce
      • What Courts Consider When Deciding Child Custody
      • Visitation Rights of Non-Custodial Parents and Relatives
      • The Ins and Outs of Prenuptial Agreements in Illinois: How to Protect Yourself
    • July
      • The Negative Health Effects of Divorce on Your Loved Ones
      • Emancipation of Minors Act
      • Adoptee Access to Original Birth Records
      • Illinois' Safe Haven Act
    • June
      • Amendments to Obamacare to Help Support Victims of Domestic Violence
      • Preparing for a Divorce
      • Dissolution Action Stays: Putting a Freeze on Your Assets
      • The Putative Father Registry: The Right to be Notified
    • May
      • What's in a Name?
      • The Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage and the Rights of the Putative Spouse
      • De-Facto Parents: Third Party Child Relationships
    • April
      • How Will Illinois House Bill 1452 Affect Your Divorce?
      • Record Low in Foreign Adoptions in Twenty Years
      • Greying Love: Never Too Old for Love to Strike Again
      • An Increase in the Number of Women Paying Alimony to Men: How Much is Too Much?
    • March
      • New Gun Laws in Illinois & the Effects on Domestic Violence Households
      • Post-Divorce Joint Custody: How to be Co-Parents and Avoid Parental Alienation
      • Financial Deception is Damaging to Marriages
      • New Bill Makes Changes to Cindy Bischof Law
    • February
      • To Divorce or Stay Together for the Kids?
      • Leaving an Abusive Relationship
      • Deciding to Create a Prenuptial Agreement
      • Domestic Abuse Victims
    • January
      • The Basics of Divorce Mediation
      • Talking to the Kids: Divorce
  • 2013
    • December
      • Religion and Divorce: A Brief Comparison of Three Major Religions
      • Open vs. Closed Adoptions in Illinois
      • Surviving the Holidays During Divorce
      • Gut Feelings may Predict Marital Happiness and Divorce
      • Improving the Chances of Success of Your Remarriage
    • November
      • Same-Sex Marriage Soon to Be Legal in Illinois
      • The Basics of Spousal Support in Illinois
      • Make your Divorce Resolutions
    • October
      • Get Your Retirement Plans On Track After A Divorce
      • Prenuptial Agreements for Remarried Couples
      • Is Your Divorce Attorney Right for You?
      • Domestic Violence: The Basics
    • September
      • Why It's Important to Hire a Lawyer
      • What is an Automatic Temporary Restraining Order?
      • How to Reshape Your Life after Divorce
      • Steps to Take Before Buying a Home
    • August
      • New Study Links Siblings to Divorce Probability
      • Do You Need a Prenup?
      • What Is Spousal Protection?
      • The Difference Between Alimony and Child Support
    • July
      • New Study Shows Long Term Effects for Joint Custody
      • Custody in Illinois
      • What is Domestic Violence?
      • The Path to Adoption
      • Which State Can Issue a Custody Order?
    • June
      • Survey Finds Cheating Wives With Children
      • Natural Disasters Cause Spike in Divorce Rate
      • The Wrong Reasons for Keeping a Marriage Together
    • May
      • Important Information About Custody in Illinois
      • Proactive Budgeting and Divorce
      • How to be Supportive During a Divorce
      • Splitting Frequent Flier Miles During Divorce
    • April
      • What is a Civil Union?
      • Lack of Romance Reason for Divorce
      • Secrets to a Happy Marriage
      • Divorce Affects Children's Religion
      • Civil Union Partnerships
    • March
      • What is Habitual Drunkenness?
      • Divorce Increase in People Over 50
      • Maintaining Financial Independence in Divorce
      • Divorce Rates Rise Around Valentine's Day
    • February
      • Online Adoption Filled with Fraud and Deception, Report Says
      • China Allows American Woman Divorce After High-Profile Case
      • Divorce Property Divisions in Illinois
      • Planning Before a Divorce
      • Evidence behind Famous Seven Year Itch
    • January
      • Kobe Bryant and Wife Vanessa Call Off Divorce
      • NASCAR Driver Files for Divorce
      • Most Wanted Deadbeat Dad Arrested
      • Common Divorce Myths and Truths
      • Safety Issues Concerning Custody Agreements
  • 2012
    • December
      • Infidelity Breaking Up Marriages
      • Divorcing as Friends
      • Child Abuse Rates Increasing
      • Infidelity Can Happen to Anyone
      • Fewer Divorces as Result of Recession
      • NBA Star Dealing with Bizarre Custody Battle
    • November
      • Property Division in Illinois
      • When Choosing a Divorce Lawyer
      • Halloween Hints for Divorced Parents
    • October
      • The Requirements for Adoption
      • Financial Tips for After a Divorce
      • The Ins-and-Outs of Child Custody Disputes in Illinois
      • Study Says Living Together Before Marriage Does Not Predict Divorce
    • September
      • The Problem with Divorce and Pet Custody
      • A Stepparent's Right to Petition for Custody
      • Basics of Illinois Child Custody
      • Things To Remember About Custodial Rights
      • Illinois Premarital Agreements
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