On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Jun 10, 2020 | Divorce
Ending a marriage often leads to a lot of negative emotions. Our law office realizes that many people become very stressed out and some struggle with other feelings, such as anger or depression. Moreover, some people are dealing with difficult emotions prior to their...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | May 22, 2020 | Divorce
You may have heard the term “gray divorce” a lot in the news lately and wondered what it meant. “Gray divorce” is simply a term used to describe married couples who split up after age 50. You have probably heard about it more often because,...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Feb 19, 2020 | Divorce
Divorcing spouses who own a home together must figure out what they will do with their house during their divorce. Many homes are sold during divorces and any resulting proceeds from the sale may be split between the spouses. Some people may not want to sell their...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Jan 15, 2020 | Divorce
It is very difficult to protect your business in a divorce if you do not have any legal measures in place before the proceedings. As a business owner, you have to plan for any possibility no matter how unlikely it is. So, if you get married, you need to understand...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Jun 16, 2017 | Divorce
Several states — not Illinois — call for an “equal” division of marital property when two people get divorced. The language in Illinois is “equitable division,” which does not guarantee a 50-50 split. In fact, and especially if...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Apr 18, 2017 | Divorce
Some Illinois parents understand what’s like to end their marital ties, then face months (or years) of courtroom battles regarding various issues relating to their children. Not every divorce is contentious, however. In fact, some people (such as Hollywood stars...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Mar 10, 2017 | Divorce
When you got married, you likely never imagined you’d one day be standing in an Illinois courtroom fighting for custody of your children. While most couples hope their unions will last a lifetime, the reality is that many marriages are at some risk for divorce....
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Dec 20, 2016 | Divorce
Illinois couples who marry are likely the same as many others who enter their unions hoping and believing their commitments will last their lifetimes. Statistics show this is not always possible, however. Readers concerned about divorce may want to consider several...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Sep 20, 2016 | Divorce
Various issues may arise when a married couple in Illinois no longer wishes to remain together. Divorce is often a difficult and lengthy process. If a couple owns a home together, they may face challenges when it comes to deciding whether the house they shared in...
On behalf of McCarthy & Allen | Aug 18, 2016 | Divorce
When divorce involves a break down in communication between former spouses, adapting to new lifestyles may prove challenging. Especially with regard to child custody, visitation or child support issues, stress levels can skyrocket if a former spouse refuses to...
