Negotiating the terms of a divorce agreement isn’t easy even when you and your ex are parting on good terms. When there’s animosity between the two of you, the process turns into a complete nightmare. Surprisingly, the percentage of cases that settle before trial is very high. Typical divorce settlements …
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Question: My spouse and I are considering getting an annulment. How could that affect the division of property?
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One of the most overwhelming aspects of divorce is figuring out how in the world you’re going to pay for everything. Part of the problem is that estimating how much a divorce is going to cost is practically impossible because the unique circumstance of each case can cause that amount …
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Pretty much everyone who ever goes through divorce has the same question at the start of the process: How much will all of this cost? Unfortunately for most, divorce will not come cheap. The total you will end up spending varies on a case-by-case basis, but when you factor in …
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The early stages of divorce can seem overwhelming. You’re likely sorting through difficult emotions and stressed about what the future might hold. During this time, it can be hard to know where to turn and what are the first steps you need to take to protect yourself, your assets, and …
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Divorces are often driven by emotions. And because because there are always two parties involved in a divorce, those emotions often drive people to act irrationally.
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It is commonly assumed that once a divorce decree is issued or a settlement is reached, the divorce case is completely over. In reality, however, there remains a laundry list of post-divorce tasks that need to be completed.
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It is commonly believed that once a settlement is reached in a divorce case and the divorce decree is issued that the divorce case is finalized. Unfortunately, 99 percent of the time, that is a misconception. Usually, after a divorce settlement or trial, there is a host of housekeeping issues …
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Question: Are there any circumstances where a court will set aside or void a settlement agreement? My wife and I agreed to an uncontested divorce, but now she is threatening to take me back to court for child support and alimony.
CONTINUE READINGOn Jan. 1, 2016, the state of Illinois will overhaul its divorce law – known as the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act – for the first time since 1977. One of the major changes in the overhaul will be the elimination of at-fault divorce grounds. Now, the only …
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