Category Archives: Divorce
Talk to Your Divorce Lawyer About Billing Practices
One of the most common questions that many people have about the divorce process is in regard to how much it will cost. Most divorce attorneys will tell you that there is no way to know for sure how much you should expect to pay because it all depends on the complexity of your case and how quickly you and your spouse can resolve your differences. WhileContinue reading
Deciding to Appeal Your Divorce Judgment
Court systems around the United States are typically organized in tiers. Most state-level cases—including divorce and matters of family law—begin in circuit court in the county in which the case was filed. From there, appeals are usually brought before an appellate court, typically divided into districts that cover the state in question. Further appeals can be taken before the state Supreme Court, and potentially the United StatesContinue reading
Illinois Appeals Court Refuses to Order Pet Visitation
We Americans love our companion animals. According to estimates from the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), up to 47 percent of U.S. households own a dog and up 37 percent own a cat. This translates to between 70 and 80 million dogs and between 74 and 96 million cats with whom we share our homes and lives. But what happensContinue reading
Moving On After a Rough Divorce
There are countless reasons that a marriage could deteriorate to the point where a divorce is healthier than staying married. Some—including infidelity, financial indiscretions, and abuse–are more dramatic than others, but ending a marriage that slowly eroded over time can still be extremely traumatic. While you may know that you have made the right decision, moving forward with your life can require a great deal of work.Continue reading
Your Spouse’s Infidelity Could Affect Your Divorce
The feelings of betrayal and hurt that a cheating spouse can cause are almost indescribable, especially if the infidelity was seemingly out of nowhere. For many couples, such behavior can mean the end of the relationship. If this situation for you and your spouse, it is important to know how, if at all, cheating and infidelity can impact the outcome of your divorce. Not Grounds forContinue reading
Help Your Children Live Guilt-Free After Your Divorce
We all know that divorce is a challenging process for all parties involved, but it can an especially difficult experience for children. Watching parents separate is hard, and the unknown future ahead of them after divorce can leave them feeling nervous and anxious. Of course, we know that children survive their parents’ divorces all of the time, and many of them go on to have healthier relationshipsContinue reading
Continuing Communication During Divorce
There is little question that divorce can be incredibly difficult for everyone involved. Of course, it only makes sense to try to make the process easier and more straightforward. Some attorneys and divorce experts even go so far as to suggest completely shutting down the lines of communication with your soon-to-be ex-spouse, saving any and all exchange of information to be handled through your respective lawyers. WhileContinue reading
Uncontested Divorce Can Set the Tone for the Future
Late last summer, a Canadian couple posted a picture to Facebook that quickly garnered international attention. The photo was a “selfie” of the smiling duo standing outside the Calgary Courts Centre, with a caption that stated they had just filed for divorce. Within days, the post had been shared more than 30,000 times, and countless more since. It also triggered a trend which was quickly dubbed—inContinue reading
Do We Need to Be Separated Before We Can Divorce?
Many couples, especially young couples, may not familiar with the various stages of the divorce process, at least as far as the law is concerned. You are probably aware with how such things usually occur from a practical standpoint, just by knowing people who have experienced them. A couple decides they can no longer stay together, one spouse moves out, and over time, they decide to proceedContinue reading
The Dangers of an Over-Aggressive Lawyer in Divorce
When you are faced with the possibility of divorce, you will need to choose a lawyer to help you through the process. While there is nothing in the law that requires you to hire legal counsel, navigating a divorce on your own is almost never a good idea. Selecting the right attorney, for most people, means finding a capable professional with whom they share values andContinue reading