Lake County Illinois Family Law Blog
Illinois Child Custody and Divorce Resources
Divorce and child custody matters can be very tough and daunting. Do not worry, linked is a page full of resources specifically for divorced parents. https://www.custodysource.com/il~1.htm
Military Divorce: 4 Things to Keep in Mind
Divorce is hard, and having one or both spouses in the military adds a unique layer of complexity to the process. Read below for four factors to consider when approaching a military divorce. 1. Choosing Where to File Can be Tricky Military families frequently move due to deployments and other movements. Therefore, divorce must be filed […]
How a new relationship can impact spousal support
After couples finalize a divorce in Illinois, one spouse may qualify for spousal support payments from the other. These payments provide temporary or permanent income to a financially dependent spouse during and after a divorce. Although a spouse making support payments can petition the court to change or curtail an agreement when the other’s financial […]
Are you going to lose grandma’s engagement ring in your divorce?
Thanks to the popularity of social media, a growing number of individuals turn their marriage proposals into extravagant affairs. Never one to be too flashy, you wanted to do something more intimate and special. Dropping to one knee to present your soon-to-be wife with your grandmother’s engagement ring struck the perfect tone. In the lead-up […]
What determines if you get spousal maintenance in Illinois?
When your Illinois marriage comes to an end, you may have reason to seek spousal maintenance, or alimony, to help you adjust to your new lifestyle and get by financially without your spouse. When deciding whether to award you spousal maintenance in your split, the state refers to and considers a specific set of factors. […]
Can social media affect your divorce?
Social media is a constant fixture in most people’s lives. While it is ideal for keeping in touch with others and sharing good news, it can also derail your divorce in some cases. The information you post on social media can come up in court, which may affect the judge’s decision. As a result, you […]