If you and your partner have children and are separating, you may assume that a court would prefer that the children remain with their mother. Certainly in the past, there was a legal presumption in favor of mothers. Today, it’s much more common for both parents to...
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Narcissistic exes can make child custody difficult
Living in the same house as a narcissist is unbearable mainly because of their self-centered, manipulative ways. The issues you have with them are only likely to become magnified as you sit down to work out a settlement in your divorce. This is especially the case if...
Older, childless couples still face many issues when divorcing
Contrary to popular belief, later-in-life divorces without children are rarely easy. Although an older couple may not have children, they likely have many other issues that have to be addressed in a divorce. They may face other matters like health conditions that...
Many factors determine child custody
Every child custody case and every family is different, but one thing always remains the same: The court is most focused on the health and welfare of the children, above all. When deciding custody issues, the court must consider the best interests of the children....
How do you answer an Illinois divorce petition?
Whether or not you want a divorce, your spouse has decided that it’s time to end the marriage. What is this process going to look like? First and foremost, the divorce papers should be legally served to you. When they get delivered, you are officially beginning the...
Reasons to consider mediation for your divorce
The prospect of going to court to settle your divorce can be worrying. Many couples are choosing to forego this option altogether. Instead, they are choosing to resolve matters through mediation. Divorce mediation has many benefits Here are some of the reasons that...