In ye olden days, divorce petitioners had to prove cruelty, abandonment, adultery, or another kind of marital misconduct by a preponderance of the evidence, or more likely than not. So, if a petitioner had insufficient evidence, the judge could easily deny the request. But Illinois…
Most divorces involve some level of stress and even animosity between spouses. Unfortunately, this is a normal part of the process that you must push past. In other divorces, one spouse can be entirely against the idea of a divorce and refuse to sign divorce…
Divorce involves many legal issues. One of the most significant and controversial in many divorces is that of property division. Upon entering into a marriage, you bring your assets and property; your spouse brings theirs. Then you begin to acquire more together as a married…
Going through a divorce as a parent can be one of the most difficult things you do in your life. Not only do you need to stand up for your rights, but also your child's rights. If you and your child's other parent can agree…
Every divorce is unique. However, a high-asset divorce can present unique challenges that other divorces don't. In a high-asset divorce, there is a lot on the line. One simple mistake, such as an incorrect valuation or missing an asset, can impact your life for countless…
Perhaps you're the one who wants a divorce, or maybe you don't want one, but your spouse has informed you that they do. You both had to agree to get married but do you both have to agree to get divorced? This is a common…
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