According to one study, having a group of supportive family members or friends might increase your risk of getting divorced. The study theorizes that you may feel better about ending a toxic relationship if your friends and family are there to soften the emotional...
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The problems faced in second marriages
Residents of Illinois would be hard-pressed to name more than a handful of days on which they were happier than the day they entered into marriage. But the unfortunate truth is that about half of these unions will end in divorce. And the chances of enjoying a lifelong...
How divorce effects retirement accounts and the use of a QRDOs
If you are seriously thinking about getting a divorce in Illinois, you likely have a lot of questions about the potential outcome of the divorce. Unless you have an ironclad prenuptial agreement, however, there is very little that anyone can accurately predict about...
Nobody said that divorce would be easy: Here’s how to cope
Nobody promised that divorce will be a happy experience. Although numerous couples are publicising their divorces as celebrations with "divorce parties" the reality of divorce in the vast majority of cases is that it's not easy; it doesn't feel good; and it's not a...
Divorce and the holidays: You can handle both
Divorce is never easy. You might have to make decisions on who gets the house in Lake Zurich, who gets the kids for holidays, and even where the family dog is going to live. With the holidays right around the corner, it may seem like an impossible task to start the...
5 tips for women thinking of divorce
If you are thinking about a divorce, you may be looking for some advice on what to do and what to expect. If you have friends or family that have gone through the process, these might be good sources of information. However, if your resources are limited when it comes...
You are legally bound to pay child support in Illinois
One of the worst things about getting divorced is the fear of potentially losing custody of your children. If you weren't expecting the divorce, you may suddenly find yourself living somewhere else and relegated to weekend visits. Worse still, it's possible that your...
Three Things You Need to Know About The New Parental Allocation Legislation
Many couples across the country have either started divorce proceedings or are on their way there. This is a difficult process that can have far-reaching consequences not only for the divorcing adults but also for the children. Custody battles between parents don't...