Prenuptial agreements have long been the subject of mixed opinions and misconceptions. Often associated with wealthy individuals or a lack of trust in the relationship, prenups are valuable legal tools that can benefit couples in various circumstances. The following article will discuss common reasons couples…
As we age, we seek more meaning and fulfillment in our relationships. However, recent studies indicate that divorce rates among couples aged 50 and over are rapidly increasing. The reasons behind this trend are multifaceted, ranging from financial difficulties to wanting more out of relationships. …
Almost everyone’s finances take a hit during a divorce, and getting back to the standard of living you enjoyed before your divorce can take a while, even if you have a steady income. If you depended on your spouse financially, and your spouse suddenly told…
The marital property rule in the Prairie State, which is found in Section 503 of the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, is relatively straightforward. With a few exceptions, assets or debts acquired during the marriage are marital property. Everything else is non-marital property. However,…
Many people do not know that the parties themselves have almost exclusive control over issues like property division in a high-asset divorce. Roughly 95% of divorce cases settle out of court. Judges usually encourage these settlements for various reasons. So, they usually approve almost any…
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…
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