Lake County Illinois Family Law Blog
What considerations impact custody decisions in Illinois?
The family courts in Illinois try to take a holistic approach to decisions about the custody of children between unmarried or divorcing parents. In fact, the courts don’t typically use the term “custody” anymore, preferring instead to refer to the “allocation of parental rights and responsibilities.” Your parental rights include the right to have a […]
Does the name on the account matter in an Illinois divorce?
The way that you split up your shared or marital assets is often one of the more contentious aspects of an Illinois divorce. Couples often suspect divorce will occur for some time before either spouse actually files the petition. During that intermediary time, it is somewhat common for one or both spouses to attempt to […]
Heading toward divorce? High-asset couples need to consider these issues
If you and your spouse have amassed considerable assets before you decided to end your marriage, you’re probably headed toward what’s called a “high-asset” divorce. That means that you’ve got a lot more at stake financially than the average divorcing couple. Even though this is an emotional time, you don’t want to let your emotions […]
What do you know about living with you ex during divorce?
National Family Solutions offers tips for living with your soon-to-be-ex during or after your divorce. You may have little choice but to continue living under the same roof as your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. With the right foundation and insight, you can make it work.
How is a 401(k) handled during a divorce?
In Illinois, it is possible for your 401(K) to be subject to an equitable division. The court makes the decision on how the 401(K) is divided among both spouses after divorce. Understanding the Role of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order During property division proceedings, the court typically issues a Qualified Domestic Relations Order. This order […]
Is your child a victim of parental alienation syndrome?
Illinois parents like you may have a rocky relationship after the divorce. Understandably, most parents do not want this to get in the way of raising their child. While many ex-spouses manage to work together toward this goal, it is not always the case. Sometimes, a parent’s vitriol may be so intense that they cannot […]