In Illinois, a divorce can be referred to as a “dissolution of marriage.” According to the Illinois State Bar Association, your dissolution begins when you file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage. Illinois is considered a “no fault” state. Therefore, the grounds...
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Splitting up? You can seek spousal maintenance
All families are different. During the course of a marriage, it is possible that one, or both spouses were employed to support the family. During a divorce, when one party earns substantially more than the other, it is possible for the lower-earning party to seek...
Maintenance: What are the types?
Maintenance: What are the types? During a divorce, it may be determined that one spouse is entitled to maintenance, formerly known as alimony or spousal support. . In Illinois, there are a number of factors to determine if maintenance is even applicable in your...
Breaking down the 20/20/20 rule
An association with a member of the military in Illinois brings with it a number of unique benefits. Chief among these is access to healthcare coverage through TRICARE. Thus, one can understand your concern about losing such a benefit if and when you choose to divorce...
How does Illinois law determine property division during divorce?
Despite headlines about the declining divorce rate in the U.S., divorce continues to be a common experience for many families. The American Psychological Association notes that around 40% to 50% of married couples in the U.S. end up going their separate ways. The...
What should you do with your marital home in the divorce?
With your pending divorce, you and your current spouse must decide what to do with your property. To help you choose which road to take, please contact Denis M. Gravel & Associates, P.C. to discuss your options. Making a sound choice with regard to a jointly owned...
Co-parenting doesn’t have to be difficult
The idea of a divorce can be daunting. The idea of a divorce can be even more daunting if you have children. Co-parenting can be challenging, but ultimately rewarding. Co-parenting puts the children and their needs first. Co-parenting can be difficult, but below are...
Doing your part to have an amicable divorce
Going through divorce may not have been an event you anticipated you would have to endure in your lifetime. You may also have many concerns about what your pending divorce case will entail. Despite the frustration, fear, and concerns you may have, thinking rationally...
Post-nuptial agreements can protect spouses
Pre-nuptial agreements are well-known contracts that are executed before marriage, and are used to help protect a spouse's assets if there is ever a divorce. Couples who never agreed to a prenup before marriage, however, can also enter a post-nuptial agreement that...
How does a prenuptial agreement work?
Preparing for the worst and unwanted contingencies may prevent additional stress and acrimony at the end of a marriage. A prenuptial agreement can help prevent some of these problems, and can greatly ease in the property division process, should the marriage later end...
