Prenuptial Agreements A recent survey conducted by Harris Poll revealed an intriguing trend regarding prenuptial agreements among married or engaged Americans. Approximately 15% of respondents indicated that they signed a...

Debt Division Like most other jurisdictions, in terms of divorce property settlements, Illinois is an equitable division state. The marital estate, which includes both assets and debts, must be divided...

Dealing with the emotional turmoil of a separation or divorce is challenging enough without the added stress of financial instability. If your spouse has cut you off financially, it's crucial...

Domestic violence in Illinois is a serious problem, sometimes an order of protection is needed. But it is not just the state of Illinois that has a considerable domestic violence...

According to survey data collected by the American Psychological Association, more than 70 percent of American parents report the holiday season makes them feel “stressed” or “fatigued.” For divorced and...

More and more Americans live in non-traditional families. According to research from The Step Family Foundation, approximately half of U.S. families are either "re-married" or "re-coupled". Currently, an estimated 30...