Every divorce comes with its own complications, but divorce after a marriage of many years is typically that much more complicated. The first concern in every divorce involving children is always the children’s ongoing well-being. If you’re divorcing after a long marriage (often called gray divorce), however, your children are likely living their own separate lives. While this doesn’t mean your divorce won’t affect your children, it does mean that your main focus should be on your own financial future....

The vast majority of divorces in Illinois settle out of court, but some cases are more complicated than others. If your divorce involves high assets, complicated assets, or a child custody dispute, it’s more likely to be settled in court. If your case is headed to court, knowing what to expect and how best to prepare will help ease your stress and build your confidence. An experienced Joliet divorce attorney will help ensure that you are well prepared for your...

If you are divorcing in the State of Illinois and are in agreement with your divorcing spouse regarding child custody arrangements, you can decide on any kind of child custody arrangement that you would like as long as it is in the best interests of the child. If, however, you and your spouse cannot find common ground on this important decision, the judge will intervene on your behalf. While the court’s decision is always based on what it considers to...

Emotions tend to run high in child time sharing proceedings. When disagreements and disputes between the parents spill over into court proceedings, it can end up impacting the amount of time you get to spend with your child. It is not uncommon for one party to bring up past actions or bad behaviors on the part of a spouse. In these situations, there are some specific actions you need to take to protect your rights.   Past Actions That Can Impact...