Divorce involving children is stressful and can lead otherwise reasonable people to engage in extremely unreasonable behavior. When this behavior, however, extends to the children and their relationship with their other parent, such behavior is unacceptable. Parental alienation refers to one parent’s psychological manipulation of the children in an effort to generate ill will toward the other parent and to diminish the bond between that parent and the children. The results are often devastating for both the alienated parent and...

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...

When going through the breakup of a marriage, the division of marital property and assets is one of the most important parts of divorce proceedings. Agreements you enter into during this time and orders issued by the judge in your case can directly impact your financial security for years into the future. The following are important considerations to help ensure you get your fair share in your divorce settlement.   Ensuring All Marital Property and Assets are Included In order to...