My Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers

Contested Divorce Lawyer According to Forbes, more than 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. No matter how common, divorces are often an emotionally trying time, even if both spouses can cooperate while agreeing on who gets what. What can make this process even more difficult, however, is if your soon-to-be ex spouse is refusing Read more about My Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers[…]

Why You Need to Hire a family Attorney

It is not unusual for those facing an impending divorce or custody dispute to decide not to hire an attorney. Common reasons people chose not to hire an attorney include trying to save money, collaborative separation or the assumption they can handle it themselves (often with the help of online resources). Unfortunately, while this thought Read more about Why You Need to Hire a family Attorney[…]

Checklist for Employing a Divorce Legal Representative

Checklist for Employing a Divorce Legal Representative Finding the best legal representative for you is a procedure that needs much idea and a little research. Consider this checklist for working with a divorce attorney to assist you cover all of your bases throughout this process. Make a list of divorce attorneys Often, the best method Read more about Checklist for Employing a Divorce Legal Representative[…]

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Can Grandparents Have Visitation of Grandchildren? Children and grandparents form strong bonds. When a marriage dissolves, the relationship between grandparent and grandchild can become strained or more complex. Some grandparents may fear that they won’t be able to see their grandchildren. If you’re concerned about not seeing your grandchildren, here is what you need to Read more about Family Lawyer[…]

Divorcing later in life can have a financial impact

The divorce rate for spouses between the ages of 25 and 39 has dropped by 21 percent over the past 25 years. However, for those 50 and older, their divorce rate has increased by 109 percent. This surge may have been caused by various factors, including greater financial freedom for women or couples generally growing Read more about Divorcing later in life can have a financial impact[…]

Reasons for divorce follow common themes

Divorce rates across Illinois and the United States follow certain predictable patterns that are often associated with changes in the economy and changes in social norms and traditions. Although these fluctuations can typically be seen clearly when charted on a graph and measured against major events, there are a number of reasons for the dissolution Read more about Reasons for divorce follow common themes[…]

Tips for creating a prenup for a second marriage

There are several reasons that older Illinois couples entering a second marriage might want a prenuptial agreement. They may be bringing more assets into the marriage than a younger couple, and they also may want to make sure their children from the previous marriage still get some assets. A prenup can help a couple plan Read more about Tips for creating a prenup for a second marriage[…]

Marriages more likely to end when wife is ill, studies say

When women in Illinois develop cancer or other illnesses, the likelihood that they will get a divorce increases. According to a study that appeared in 2015 in “The Journal of Health and Social Behavior,” there is no similar increase in divorce risk when men become ill. Other studies support this. One study, conducted by researchers Read more about Marriages more likely to end when wife is ill, studies say[…]