When people get divorced, sometimes they can still communicate respectfully. It can be hard to be reasonable if there was addiction, adultery or waning interest in the marriage on one person’s part. Still, when there are youngsters to be considered, it helps...
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Divorce
What happens to the family business following a divorce?
Divorce could affect more than just your family structure, especially if you and your spouse were in business together. Although the future of the business hangs in the balance, it does not necessarily translate to closing shop. Instead, the company's fate depends on...
Can you disinherit your spouse in an Illinois will?
Marriage is a complex legal commitment. It is often a religious one as well. Not everyone in an unhappy marriage will choose to divorce even if divorce has become more socially acceptable. People can grow apart from their spouses over time or can drastically damage...
What are the consequences of hiding assets during divorce?
When a marriage begins to deteriorate, it is not unusual for spouses to start questioning their partner’s intentions. Many even fear that the other party is hiding assets. If you are getting a divorce, it is important that you set out to be 100% transparent about...
4 tips for building your post-divorce budget
When you go through a divorce, one of the major changes will be your financial situation. If you and your spouse both work, you’ll lose one source of income following your divorce in most cases. If you earn less, there may be an opportunity to seek support from your...
The top 5 reasons why people divorce
If your marriage is going through a rough patch, you may wonder if it is the beginning of the end or a minor blip in the road. Taking a look at why other couples divorce cannot tell you what to do, yet it may provide some pointers. A recent study attempted to shed...
What are your options for the house when you’re getting a divorce?
The biggest material asset that most couples own is their home -- and that’s always a problem when a couple breaks up. You can’t exactly just split up a house in a divorce the same way you do the furniture and dishes. So what are your options? Well, they’re probably...
Don’t let divorce turmoil sabotage the value of your largest marital asset
If you and your soon-to-be ex have decided to sell your home and split the proceeds, you want to get as much for it as you can. Unfortunately, too many divorcing couples just take the first offer that comes along. Others let conflict or lack of communication get in...
Can your ex get part of your professional practice in a divorce?
Going into business for yourself as an educated professional can be a thrilling, if nerve-racking, decision. You get to set your own hours, choose your own clients and control how you run your company. Your professional practice allows you to keep more of the money...
You’re getting divorced: How do you tell your adult children?
It doesn’t matter if your adult children are 18 or 35, hearing that you and their other parent are divorcing can still come as a shock and be incredibly upsetting. Knowing how to break the news of your impending divorce can make it easier to keep your relationships...