National Family Solutions offers tips for living with your soon-to-be-ex during or after your divorce. Have a conversation with your children Use your children’s age and level of maturity to decide when and how to discuss the living situation in the household. Using...
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How is a 401(k) handled during a divorce?
In Illinois, it is possible for your 401(K) to be subject to an equitable division. The court makes the decision on how the 401(K) is divided among both spouses after divorce. Understanding the Role of a Qualified Domestic Relations Order During property division...
Is your child a victim of parental alienation syndrome?
Illinois parents like you may have a rocky relationship after the divorce. Understandably, most parents do not want this to get in the way of raising their child. While many ex-spouses manage to work together toward this goal, it is not always the case. Sometimes, a...
What are the steps in dissolution?
A dissolution is another term for “divorce.” According to the Illinois State Bar Association, the start of a dissolution is when the parties file a divorce petition. One must file for divorce in the county which he/she resides in or the county in which their spouse...
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...
