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Is an Illinois DIY Divorce Ever a Good Idea?
How Will Allegations of Domestic Violence Impact My Divorce?
Mistakes to Avoid in Parenting Time and Parenting Plans
What Does It Mean When a Judge Imputes Income During Divorce?
How to Approach a 604(b) Custody Evaluation in Illinois
How Long Will My Illinois Divorce Take?
When Are Parental Relocations Approved in Illinois?
Financial Burdens in a Divorce
What Constitutes Non-Physical Domestic Violence?
What Does Equitable Division Mean in Illinois Divorce?
Responsible Parenting Tips During a Divorce
How Infidelity Affects Illinois Divorces
Can I Appeal for Plenary Guardianship of a Minor in Illinois?
Three Things to Consider in a High Asset Divorce
Is Relocation Possible with Shared Custody?
5 Tips for Drafting a Valid Prenup
How Should Our Family Navigate the Holidays After Divorce?
Is No-Fault Divorce Coming to an End in Illinois?
Same-Sex Divorce in Illinois
What Can I Do if My Ex Spends Child Support on Herself? | IL
August is Child Support Awareness Month in Illinois
Why Stay-At-Home Moms Should Not Fear Divorce
New Law Regulating Profits From Child Influencers
Why Would a Divorce Be Contested?
Dealing with False Accusations of Domestic Violence
Collecting Child Support When Your Ex Stops Paying
Grounds for Divorce in Illinois
How Does Birdnesting Work in Illinois?
Do Alimony Payments Stop if a Spouse Remarries in Illinois?
What Happens If I Get Divorced While Unemployed in Illinois?
Does a Raise Mean an Automatic Increase in Illinois Child Support Payments?
The Three Main Ways to End a Marriage in Illinois
How Should I Deal with Domestic Violence?
Steps in an Uncontested Divorce
How Is the Fate of a Family Home Decided in an Illinois Divorce?
Can I Stop Paying Child Support if I Get Laid Off?
How Family Violence Affects a Child’s Well-Being
The Basics of Illinois Parenting Time
Top Reasons For a Postnuptial Agreement
The Benefits of Collaborative Law in Illinois Divorce
How to Spot an Adoption Scam
Is a Prenup a Good Idea for Me?
Can Domestic Violence Affect the Workplace?
How Does an Emotionally Abusive Spouse Affect the Divorce Process? 
How Can I  Divorce My Partner as a Domestic Violence Survivor? 
Untying the Knot: The Key Differences Between Legal Separation and Divorce
How to Make Long Distance Co-Parenting Work
Do I Need to Pay More Child Support if I Get a Raise?
Do you have a valid prenup?
Where do divorcing spouses hide assets?
What happens to the family business in the event of a divorce?
Should you postpone divorce until your kids are adults?
How apps can help adults co-parent more effectively
Why do some couples divorce later in life?
What are the advantages of an uncontested divorce?
Understanding the discovery process in divorce
Can you date during a divorce in Illinois?
On what grounds can spousal support be modified?
How to ask your spouse for a divorce
Is birdnesting custody a good idea?
Could a job loss lead to divorce?
2 steps to preparing your finances for the divorce
Illinois divorce: 3 don’ts to improve your post-divorce life
How to share a home with your spouse during divorce
Closing a bank account during divorce
Why do some divorced couples live together?
My ex is interfering with visitation plans. What do I do?
Which is better for me: monthly or lump-sum alimony?
A benefit of getting divorced that might surprise you
Reducing your digital footprint during your divorce
What are the divorce rates by state?
How could your spouse hide assets?
Should you let teachers know about a divorce?
Is there a right time to inform kids about a divorce?
3 self-care tips for parents during divorce
Can therapy help your children during your divorce?
3 “don’ts” for divorcing parents with adult children
Should you stay on the mortgage with you ex after divorce?
Does alimony last forever?
Learning to set boundaries regarding your co-parent’s dating life
Has your ex turned gift-giving into a competition you can’t win?
Child custody and relocation in Illinois: What you need to know
Familiarizing your child with your new home
Is your child finding school difficult post-divorce?
Staying calm is beneficial during divorce
Your debt obligations after a divorce
Can you move with your children after an Illinois divorce?
Maintaining a functional co-parenting relationship
Don’t let hidden assets devalue your divorce settlement
How does property division work in Illinois?
What are the long-term effects of parental alienation on the child?
Will a new relationship impact your child custody case?
Mistakes to avoid when dividing assets and property
Raising good students as co-parents
Can your current custody arrangement be changed?
2 tools people employ that could help them avoid a divorce
Can a history of substance abuse impact your custody case?
How does the court determine the best interest of the child?
2 tips for healthy boundaries among co-parents
How is legal separation different from divorce?
Why would a prenuptial agreement be invalid?
Could deferred compensation be at risk in a divorce?
2 financial issues tied to custody arrangements after divorce
When should you be suspicious that your spouse is hiding assets?
What does divorce look like in the 21st century?
Handling custody with a narcissist
Has divorce negatively affected your child’s academics?
Understanding the 80/20 custody schedule
Why long-distance parents need a communication plan
Never focus on the past in child custody disputes
Celebrating your child’s birthday after divorce
Some common causes of divorce
Could a prenup make your marriage stronger?
Jealousy can weaken your marriage
Busy career? You can still have custody
What happens to my pension in an Illinois divorce?
How can you save money on your divorce?
Should you alter the custody arrangements as your children grow?
Can a teenager refuse to follow the parenting plan?
Don’t make mistakes with your bank account during divorce
Will you pay alimony for life in Illinois?
How to tell your adult children that you’re divorcing
Do you have a conflict resolution plan with your co-parent?
Do divorced couples ever get back together?
Can you keep your house after your divorce?
3 behaviors that may be dissipation of your marital assets
Tips for leaving an abusive marriage
2 times birdnesting could be a practical custody solution
How can you prepare financially for your Illinois divorce?
What happens if you discover your ex has hidden assets?
Healing from a divorce starts at separation
Social media mistakes that can ruin your child custody case
When should you request a modification of custody orders?
Should you cancel your credit cards during a divorce?
Gray divorce factors to consider before you file
Divorce doesn’t have to be viewed as a failure
Divorce coping mechanisms for your children
Watch what you post about your divorce on social media
Co-parenting after divorce: why you need a plan
Should you wait until January to divorce?
I am behind in child support: What will happen to me?
Child custody ideas for the holidays
Common mistakes to avoid during the divorce process
Do spouses have to help pay back student loans after a divorce?
Co-parenting takes work to make it worthwhile
3 negative behaviors that may harm your divorce
Setting goals for your divorce could benefit you
2 surprising things that could affect your custody rights after divorce
Rules for sharing a home after your divorce
Marital property and debts may not be divided 50/50 in Illinois
What custody arrangement works best if you have a demanding job?
What is split custody for couples trying to co-parent?
Who pays off your joint credit cards in an Illinois divorce?
How do you tell your children you plan to divorce?
Unhappy in your marriage? Consider gray divorce over 50
Pets aren’t property: In Illinois, they’re family
What’s the best way to tell your spouse that it’s over?
Can child support ever be extended past a child’s 18th birthday?
What are the best custody approaches when parents live in different states?
3 ways to make your divorce less upsetting
Is a sunk cost fallacy keeping you in an unhappy marriage?
Are you entitled to visitation or custody rights as an unmarried father?
Why you should not overcompensate your child for your divorce
Choosing marriage or your business: Tips for balance and calling it quits
Help: My spouse is telling lies about me in our Illinois divorce!
Do adults with divorced parents have greater divorce odds?
Does your ex have to agree if you want to move out of state?
2 things to consider when negotiating custody for an infant
The importance of compromise in a divorce
Do you need a custody and parenting plan for an older teen?
Tips for co-parenting after you get divorced
What is the difference between child custody and guardianship?
Will my domestic violence arrest or conviction impact my child custody rights?
Should you divorce after 70?
Why selling your home before you divorce could prove beneficial
Parental alienation can result in the loss of custody
How an uncontested divorce compares to a contested divorce
Could your mental health diagnosis affect your custody rights in a divorce?
3 signs that it’s time to change your custody order
How your spouse could try to cheat you financially in a divorce
How should I handle my digital presence when we divorce?
Easing the stress of joint custody for your children
4 divorce myths to ignore when you go through divorce
Could your spouse take part of your pension in a divorce?
Don’t spend excessively when facing divorce
Should you, or can you, date during your divorce?
Alcoholism and child custody: Are they incompatible?
How divorce arguments can hurt children
Study shows joint custody really works
What you need to know about mental health and child custody
Should you add a CDFA to your divorce team?
Selling a home in a divorce isn’t like your average home sale
Before you get a divorce, get a new bank account
When might you need to take your ex to court after divorce?
Emerging from property division proceedings in good financial shape
Struggling with divorce? These 3 tips can help make it easier
How can you help your kids through your divorce?
What can you do if your spouse has hidden assets from the courts?
Do you need a confidentiality agreement for your divorce?
Post-divorce parenting: You need the same rules
Tips for making divorce easier and less stressful
Do people get married again after getting divorced?
Can you cut off your ex’s visitation rights?
How does mediation work if you intend to divorce?
That unhappiness you feel in your marriage is more than just “the seven-year itch”
Child support and college in Illinois: What you should know
Why is gray divorce on the rise?
What emotions should you expect after divorce?
Is it time to let your child choose their custody schedule?
Take steps to protect yourself if your spouse wants a divorce
What does it mean to commingle assets with your spouse?
Is your marriage over? How do you know?
The new school year is a good time to review a parenting plan
These are 4 things you need to include in your parenting plan
Why should I have a prenup if I do not intend to divorce?
Family business? Pay close attention if you divorce
Which assets should I fight for during my divorce?
When parenting time may be restricted or supervised
Divorce among the retirement community
Should you tell your child’s teacher about your divorce?
Breaking the news of divorce to kids is tough. Here are some tips
What to do with the family home in a divorce
How long should you date before getting married?
Steps to becoming a legal guardian in Illinois
Dealing with unexpected changes in the custody schedule
Why can’t a prenup address child custody?
What are the benefits of an uncontested divorce?
Working through property division in an Illinois divorce
Divorce is like bankruptcy: A fresh start
Can just one spouse file for divorce?
Who gets ownership of pets in a divorce?
Don’t underestimate the value of being a father
Resources for domestic violence victims in Illinois
Understanding child custody and a child’s best interests
A primer on child custody in Illinois
Understanding collaborative divorce in Illinois
How do Illinois judges divide assets in a divorce?
Should you record your spouse's abusive behavior?
How to keep your divorce from killing your career
When dividing up the assets in divorce, pets are special
When can a child decide which parent to live with in Illinois?
4 questions young people need to consider when divorcing
Discussing a prenup with your intended spouse
A vindictive spouse may play dirty during divorce
Why a DIY divorce is a big mistake
Custody tips for the professional parent
New law makes post-divorce name change easy in Illinois
Is a prenuptial agreement worthwhile?
Obtaining custody when you're mentally ill
Coping with Christmas after your split with your spouse
Considering relocating with your child? Here's what to consider
Can you stay on your spouse's insurance after a divorce?
How do you know when to give up on child custody mediation?
Can you stay on your spouse's insurance during a divorce?
You can't afford it: How a DUI can affect a custody battle
No-contact orders vs. orders of protection in Illinois
How do kids react to a parent's divorce?
Can you date while getting a divorce?
Are you making these divorce mistakes?
Halloween with your kids after divorce: Tips you can use
Why is establishing legal paternity important?
Is it socially acceptable to throw a divorce party?
What factors affect the support you could get after divorce?
How do you divorce a missing spouse?
Why divorced men can thrive as fathers
Redefining divorce as 'change' not 'failure'
Why doesn't my ex have to account for my support money?
Will divorce affect your child's academic progress?
How to stay connected to your children after divorce
How to make post-divorce life great for the kids
Challenging a speeding ticket in court
3 signs you're in a toxic marriage
Here's the real deal about shared parenting after divorce
Want a good reason to get a prenuptial agreement? Here's one
Who gets frozen embryos in an Illinois divorce?
When should you seek guardianship of a grandchild in Illinois?
New law will make it easier on divorced women to reclaim names
Who gets the dog in the divorce in Illinois?
The importance of fathers to their children's development
Introducing the kids to a new romantic partner after divorce
Are you ready for your teen to move in with your ex?
Children of affluence affected more by parents' divorce
One factor that increases your chances of divorce by a third
Could 1 of these 4 things be quietly destroying your marriage?
Separation anxiety during visits with a non-custodial parent
The relationship between guns and domestic violence
Want an uncontested divorce? Do these 4 things before you start
How a DUI can affect your child custody case
Falsely accused of domestic violence? Know what to do next
Do you have good reason for refusing your ex visitation rights?
You can cope with your divorce (really)
Relocating after divorce could harm the kids
Divorce cakes are turning into a trend
How much can a child custody battle cost?
Planning ahead for a child's college education during divorce
How do you find a support system during your divorce?
Paternity: What to do if you aren't sure you're the father
Rebuild your life following divorce with these steps
How will a gray divorce affect your plans for your golden years?
Could your premarital agreement be invalid?
Reducing the effects of divorce on your children
Government shutdown will hurt the Illinois justice system
Firm partner selected for Rising Stars lists
Getting a divorce? If you have children, be careful what you say
Genealogy tests usher in new era of criminal investigations
When will the court let you relocate with a child after divorce?
Considering cooperation and non-prosecution agreements
Borrowing a gun for self defense: Legal trouble in the making
Know what factors can drive up the cost of your divorce
Illinois passes jailhouse informant restrictions
Don't be in a rush to take the plea deal you're offered
Protect your relationship with your child through paternity
Should you be honest with your defense attorney?
Marital counseling could help resolve your divorce
The Bail Reform Act may lead to less pretrial detention
How is custody arranged in Illinois?
2 nonviolent individuals arrested on drug charges
What are 3 pitfalls of divorce?
Addressing the emotional aspect of divorce
Beware these common criminal charges on Halloween
Helping your toddler understand your impending divorce
Criminal defense attorneys: More than just a defense
Divorce rates: Declining, but marriages are, too
Criminal defense techniques can help you protect your rights
What can you do if you don't want your spouse to get custody?
When is legal separation a smarter choice than divorce?
Uncontested divorce filing may be a wise option in Illinois
How does law enforcement respond to domestic violence calls?
Can you get a job after having served time in jail?
Understanding how to make a child support payment
Can you relocate if you do not have custody of your child?
Understanding the long-term consequences of a criminal conviction
Being an effective parent when raising your child by yourself
Ending a marriage in Illinois does not have to be complicated
How can a victim affect a criminal plea negotiation?
Can you repair a bad reputation after a conviction?
Abused children can heal with effective parenting techniques
Finding ways to work together when parenting styles clash
Will I owe child support if I cannot work due to a disability?
An emergency order of protection can blindside you
Prepare for marriage with a proper prenuptial agreement
Woman injured in violent encounter, man charged with assault
Judges can award joint ownership of pets in IL divorce cases
Should your child be involved in developing the parenting plan?
Approaching a job interview with a misdemeanor on your record
Can you control your partner's abusive behavior?
Understanding the real purpose of child support
Your personal reasons for divorce are likely pretty common
Judge to decide fate of Cowboys star accused of domestic violence
Retirement and child support payments
What is sole custody?
Is it possible to co-parent peacefully during the school year?
How can back child support affect my tax refund?
What is a coerced confession?
How can a domestic violence/assault charge affect my job?
Search your rights before letting police search your car
What is virtual visitation?
Can you identify warning signs of an abusive relationship?
New child support guidelines for 2017
Why should I avoid self-representation?
Busting common misbeliefs about domestic violence
What does the law say about fake IDs?
Tips for establishing a parenting plan
How can a prenup help protect what you hold dear?
Steps to getting a protective order
Considerations in securing financial aid during divorce
Illinois' child support formula to soon change
When should I take a plea deal?
Can I Pass a School Bus on a Four-Lane Road?
Sometimes a father must fight for his parenting rights
Getting the Illinois DCSS to work for you
You don't have to stay in an abusive relationship
Who needs a prenuptial agreement?
New house rules may be necessary after a divorce
Prescription opioid epidemic continues to affect Americans
For your child's sake, don't let your ex get under your skin
Child support and uninsured medical costs
Classification of different crimes
Types of misdemeanor charges
3 Common Child Custody Mistakes
What those who've been charged with domestic battery should know
Rushing through divorce proceeding can be costly
Protecting college savings plans possible during divorce
Divorce typically follows holidays and summer vacation
Splitting up assets can cause stress during divorce
Best interests of child important when dealing with child custody
Prenuptial agreement may help during divorce
Protecting financial resources is essential following divorce
Child custody often a sticking point during divorce
Steps that can help protect pocketbook during and after divorce
Knowing one's financial situation wise during divorce
Splitting of assets during divorce is equitable in Illinois
Getting a divorce quickly may be wise if marriage is toxic
Being proactive with finances can help after divorce
Decisions made during divorce may have tax-related effects
Wise decisions may prevent bankruptcy following divorce
Myths about divorce might lead to poor decision-making
Focus on finances important in the midst of a divorce
Asset division critical part of divorce process
Determining who gets to keep the pet can be tricky during divorce
Common mistakes can be costly during divorce in Illinois
Divorce impacts Social Security benefits
What if my ex does not have our child's best interest in mind?
Prenuptial agreement may help to protect business in divorce
Options available for handling a mortgage during divorce
Financial steps may help those going through divorce
Divorce can impact retirement plans for Illinois residents
Gray divorce remains on the rise
Financial decisions during divorce have future consequences
Saving money during divorce is possible in Illinois
Prenup can help in the event of divorce for multiple reasons
Financial mistakes during divorce can be detrimental
Divorce at the beginning of year has benefits
Child custody, finances may cause tension during divorce
Mistakes can be financially detrimental during divorce
Protecting credit score during divorce is essential
Divorce can have long-term financial impacts
Child custody a major area of concern during divorce
Several steps can help people to prepare for divorce in 2016
Child custody issues can be challenging during holidays
Later-in-life divorce rates on the rise
Divorce process can be financially complicated
Retirement accounts require attention during divorce
Prenuptial agreement valuable in the event of divorce
Protections may help people receiving spousal maintenance
Decision about family home major part of divorce
A few simple steps may make divorce process simpler
Third-party trust may be area of contention during divorce
Stevie Wonder will pay $25,000 per month in child support
Child custody matters may be confusing to toddler
Divorce involving family business may be tricky to navigate
Forensic accountants increasingly used during divorce
Child custody matters often tricky to address in divorce
An understanding of the law critical during divorce
Prenuptial agreement offers benefits in the event of divorce
Only children can be affected by divorce involving child custody
Divorce involving a business is complex
Divorce increasing among baby boomers
Tracking down accounts an important part of divorce
Divorce financial matters can be complex
Divorce decisions have long-term repercussions
Best interest of child important when divorce involves relocation
Collaborative divorce can be helpful for parents, business owners
Property division major part of Illinois divorce
Credit card debt may be split during Illinois divorce
Getting everything in writing is crucial during divorce
Financial steps necessary following a divorce
Matters of equitable property division affect Illinois couples
Spousal maintenance may help financially dependent after divorce
Prenuptial agreements prove important during divorce
Dividing 401(k), 403(b) can be tricky during divorce
Child support, alimony and retirement important divorce matters
Child custody battles can cause stress in children
Divorce decisions have long-term financial consequences
Illinois divorce can have impact on retirement goals
Finances can be a complicated aspect of divorce
Business asset can complicate divorce in Illinois
Children's best interest should be at the center of divorce
Retirement and college costs among issues to address in divorce
Marital home often a major area of conflict during divorce
Financial aspect of divorce impacts one's future
Wealthy spouses may try to hide assets during divorce
Divorce process may be made easier with a prenup or postnup
Financial matters can complicate an Illinois divorce
Couples that divorce can avoid common pitfalls
Financial impact of divorce can be tricky to handle
Dividing assets in an Illinois divorce: How it works
Does spousal maintenance have to be paid monthly?
How does bankruptcy affect child support?
What happens to inherited assets in a divorce?
What happens to a 401(k) in a divorce?
Paternity and fathers' rights
Establishing paternity and fathers' rights
Dividing real estate during a divorce
How is property divided in Illinois?
Ex-wife of oil tycoon appealing $1 billion settlement
What are the visitation rights of a non-custodial parent?
How does a DNA test work?
Determining spousal support in Illinois divorce cases
The child support modification process in Illinois
What happens if a spouse refuses to pay child support?
Requirements to petition for child custody
Determining the issue of child custody
Factors that determine spousal maintenance in Illinois
Illinois offers simplified divorce procedure
How spousal support is determined in Illinois
The impact of an Illinois minor’s opinion about child custody
How Ohio courts make spousal maintenance decisions
Pro athletes have fame, fortune and a high divorce risk
What Illinois alimony records are necessary for tax purposes?
State resources for Wheaton parents with child support problems
Billionaire Citadel head files for Illinois divorce
Football club owner's behavior influences child custody dispute
Credit reports reflect Illinois child support delinquency
Same-sex member of Chicago's City Council to divorce
The Indiana Pacers' Paul George wants sole custody of daughter
Extra steps Wheaton unmarried fathers take to be called 'dad'
Illinois courts listening when dads ask for equal child custody
Halle Berry's child support deal is not your average settlement
Court-ordered mediation helps Wheaton parents compromise
Feds focus on spousal maintenance tax claims that don’t add up
Court favors Illinois cancer patient in embryo custody case
Are courts ignoring the rights and best interest of dads?
Keeping the best interest of the child in mind during divorce
Details of Spitzer divorce agreement revealed
How to be 'in the know' during a high asset divorce
Answering divorce questions in the best interest of the child
Kordell Stewart awarded primary physical child custody of son
Managing finances in divorce
Illinois state legislators consider co-parenting bill
Charlie Sheen seeks child support modification
Does cohabitation before marriage lead to divorce? Apparently not
Handling divorce between business owners
Divorce rate rises among older couples
Economic conditions lead to increase in divorce
How to keep retaliation out of your child custody case
Post-nuptial agreement aids in divorce of billionaire couple
A prenuptial agreement could lessen financial impact of divorce
The debate over alimony payments
Controversial child support bill receives harsh criticism
Government agency releases new child support statistics
Tips for easing an acrimonious divorce
Illinois child support formula pays little for those on welfare
Divorce rate rises among baby boomers
Bode Miller involved in lengthy child custody dispute
Divorce increases among older generations
Prenuptial agreement aids Rupert Murdoch's divorce
$5 fee for Illinois child custody exchanges upheld in court
New computer program could aid in child support
Family therapists criticized for failing to consider divorce
Illinois courts have difficulty with child support collection
Man turns his life around in battle over fathers' rights
Child custody battle over same-sex couple's child comes to an end
Delaying a divorce could have serious alimony implications
Prenuptial agreements and changing circumstances
Richard Gere to separate from wife of 11 years
Child custody battle continues for Baby Veronica
Man with 27 kids owes child support
Man goes to jail eight times for missed alimony
How to handle a difficult co-parent
Back to school season for divorced parents
New law requires casinos, tracks to garnish for child support
Are you aware of your soon-to-be ex's stock options?
Actor Jason Patric seeks fathers' rights to 3-year-old boy
Using a QDRO to split a retirement account in an Illinois divorce
Alimony troubles for NBA champ Dwayne Wade
What are the long-term effects of divorce on young children?
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