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Should You Take Your Divorce Case to Trial?
As part of the Illinois divorce process, if a divorcing party is not able to resolve all of the pertinent divorce-related issues present in their case, the case will proceed to a “trial.” This is not...
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Dealing With Depositions in Illinois Divorces
In the weeks following the initial divorce filing, the parties will exchange information about their assets and income to determine how marital property is to be distributed and whether either side is...
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Preparation Is the Key to a Smoother Divorce
The process of divorce is unlike other many legal matters in that it is deeply personal. A person may spend years or even decades deciding if they should file for divorce or not. Couples may try...
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Should You Take Your Divorce Case to Trial?
As part of the Illinois divorce process, if a divorcing party is not able to resolve all of the pertinent divorce-related issues present in their case, the case will proceed to a “trial.” This is not...
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Dealing With Depositions in Illinois Divorces
In the weeks following the initial divorce filing, the parties will exchange information about their assets and income to determine how marital property is to be distributed and whether either side is...
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Preparation Is the Key to a Smoother Divorce
The process of divorce is unlike other many legal matters in that it is deeply personal. A person may spend years or even decades deciding if they should file for divorce or not. Couples may try...
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What Are the Advantages of Family Counseling in an Illinois Divorce?
The decision to end a marriage is a momentous one, and most couples do not make this choice lightly. Many spouses choose to go to couples’ counseling before they decide to divorce. A new trend in...
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How Do Mothers’ Rights Impact an Illinois Divorce?
In recent years, a lot of emphasis has been placed on fathers’ rights during and after a divorce. This is partly due to a trend in which many dads have taken more active roles in parenting compared to...
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What Are Parenting Time Rights in an Illinois Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be difficult on an adult as well as a child. The end of a marriage also means the end of the family unit as they knew it. Determining child visitation, now referred to as...
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What Mistakes Should I Avoid in an Illinois Divorce?
If you are facing a divorce, you are likely to be plagued with feelings of doubt and uncertainty. While there is no “correct” way to go about the process of ending your marriage, you will want to be...
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How Do I Know If I Should Divorce My Spouse in Illinois?
In 2016, Illinois became a “no-fault divorce” state. This means that, in the view of the law, the only acceptable grounds for divorce in Illinois are “irreconcilable differences.” Irreconcilable...
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Increasingly Common Causes of Divorce
While many of the typical reasons for divorce are longstanding and straightforward, there are some subtler causes that you and your spouse might not have been as attuned to in recent years. Due to new...
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How Are Cars Divided Between Spouses in an Illinois Divorce?
In the state of Illinois, the division of property between divorcing spouses includes any cars owned by the couple. How vehicles are divided is determined along with other property and assets during...
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What Is Equitable Division of Property in an Illinois Divorce?
As discussed in a previous blog, the division of property in a divorce is a complex and nuanced issue in Illinois. This is because, as with many states, property is not simply divided equally; by law,...
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How Can I Protect Myself from Unwanted Marital Debt During Divorce?
During your divorce, you and your spouse will need to address the ownership of all the property and assets you own together, and this will also include dividing marital debts. As long as debt was...
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5 Reasons to Sign a Prenuptial Agreement
It might seem like a cynical thing to contemplate prior to your wedding, but before getting married, you should consider drafting and signing a prenuptial agreement. Prenuptial agreements, or...
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Name Changes After Divorce: Why, How, and What Is New in Illinois?
In the year 2020, it will be much easier to change your name after a divorce. This is due in large part to a new law. There are many reasons why a divorced person might want to change their name, and...
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What Is Considered When Awarding Maintenance in an Illinois Divorce?
If you will be getting a divorce and expect to either receive spousal maintenance or provide spousal support to your former partner, you might want to know what a judge will consider when making a...
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What Is a Financial Restraining Order in an Illinois Divorce?
Central to any divorce are concerns regarding finances. The property and assets owned by married spouses are considered throughout the divorce process. Both parties in a divorce want to protect their...
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3 Elements of an Effective Parenting Plan
If you are going through the divorce process and working with your spouse, your respective lawyers, and/or the judge to determine how to allocate parental responsibilities, you will want to give...
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