When you're creating a co-parenting plan in Illinois, you can protect your children and avoid unnecessary stress or anxiety after a divorce. It can also provide children with a sense of security and help reduce the chance of conflict between parents. A co-parenting...
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What happens when a psychologist is hired for your custody case
Divorces in Illinois are usually much more complicated when children are involved. Parents who likely have serious communication barriers will have to negotiate with each other about many different parenting issues. When negotiations are at a standstill, divorcing...
Start planning your holiday custody schedule now
One thing that parents in the throes of a divorce need to understand is that they will have to devise a separate holiday custody schedule in addition to the schedule they will follow the rest of the year. This holiday parenting plan will need to reflect both the needs...
Would your ex stash assets in a divorce? Document them!
The only way that divorcing Chicago couples can get parity in their divorce settlements is if both spouses play fair with the division of marital assets and debts. The problem is that by the time one spouse files for divorce, the couple's relationship has already...
Co-parenting post-divorce presents special challenges
Married couples whose parenting styles differ must find a way to balance their differences and reach a compromise. But when parents are divorced, if they have wildly disparate parenting styles, this can create all sorts of problems for them as well as for their...
Review your prenuptial agreement before you use it
Creating a prenuptial agreement is one of the best ways for couples to protect themselves and each other when they marry. However, creating a prenuptial agreement does not guarantee the strength the agreement, particularly if it contains errors or unlawful terms.When...
Tips to raise kids when you don’t agree with your ex
Raising children is hard enough. When you throw parental disagreements into the picture, it gets far tougher. As a divorced couple, you still have to work together when it comes to your children. But what if you don't agree on how you should do things?Maybe your ex...
Questions to ask regarding your family home during divorce
Getting divorced forces you to ask yourself a lot of questions about what you want for your future. Ideally, you will plan for your future even during the divorce process, trying to put yourself in the best position you can. This type of proactive approach can help...
Creating a workable parenting plan during an Illinois divorce
Protecting your children during a divorce can feel like an uphill battle. Both you and your ex are likely striving to shield the children and also to demonstrate your love and affection for them during this tumultuous time. You may be so focused on dealing with the...
Are you interested in a prenuptial agreement? Learn how to ask
As you learn more about the benefits of a prenuptial agreement, you may come to the conclusion that it's an absolute must before tying the knot. While you're sure that it's the right thing to do, your soon to be spouse may not have the same idea.It's one thing to be...
