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...

Until recently, very few attorneys advised couples to get premarital agreements. The web of laws and procedures governing these agreements was complex, to say the least. Furthermore, enforcement was very...

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...

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...

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...