Blog: Divorce
- Dealing with a High-Conflict Divorce? Tips for Navigating Stormy Waters
Feb 23, 2026
Divorce is rarely without conflict, so what exactly constitutes a “high-conflict divorce?” High-conflict divorce is typically defined as intense and ongoing hostility between the parties involved. Communication breaks down, emotions run high, and every decision becomes a battleground. Common triggers for high-conflict divorces include infidelity, financial issues, and disagreements over child custody. The conflict may be caused by one party or both parties may be equally contributing to a high-conflict environment. High-conflict divorces are emotionally...Read More - Back-to-School Challenges for Divorced Parents: How to Navigate the New School Year
Feb 23, 2026
The start of a new school year can be exciting for kids, but for divorced or separated parents, it often comes with its own set of challenges. Even parents who have successfully navigated previous years can find themselves running into familiar—or new—obstacles. Here are some of the most common issues co-parents face, along with practical strategies for handling them. 1. Confusion Around Schedules New school years mean new routines: different start times, after-school programs, bus...Read More - Illinois Divorce Law Update: Maintenance Payments Now Required During Incarceration
Feb 23, 2026
A significant update to Illinois divorce law now clarifies that maintenance payments must continue even if the paying spouse is incarcerated. This change, effective January 2025, alters the previous expectation that maintenance could be paused automatically during imprisonment. What Changed? Under the new law, alimony no longer pauses automatically when the paying spouse is incarcerated. Instead: Payments continue to accrue while the individual is in prison. Any unpaid amounts become arrears, which can be collected after...Read More - Summer Vacation Parenting Schedule
Feb 23, 2026
Summer is the perfect time for you and your loved ones to get together and enjoy that beautiful weather, especially when your children are on their summer break. When parents get divorced or separated, it is important to set guidelines that allow for each parent to enjoy this time off with their children. Here are some important things to consider when negotiating your summertime parenting schedule. The Distance Between Each Parent’s Residence If you live...Read More - Is Divorce Your Only Option?
Feb 23, 2026
When it comes to the dissolution of a marriage (or “divorce”), there are a couple of alternatives to the standard divorce route. One infrequently used alternative is a declaration of invalidity of the marriage – more commonly known as “annulment.” There are certain advantages to obtaining an annulment instead of a divorce, but relatively few petitions for annulments are filed in Illinois each year. The Illinois statute on annulment is not as robust as the...Read More - What Does It Mean to Bifurcate a Divorce?
Feb 23, 2026
From start to finish, a divorce can take anywhere from a couple of weeks to several years. That’s because the traditional divorce route includes: Filing and serving a petition for dissolution of marriage Collecting and reviewing relevant financial information Hearings on temporary financial matters and parenting issues while discovery is being conducted and terms of the divorce are being negotiated and/or mediated Pretrial conference with the judge Trial preparation Trial or settlement In some rare...Read More - Roe v Wade Has Been Overturned. What’s Next?
Feb 23, 2026
After the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, Justice Clarence Thomas wrote a concurring opinion (a statement outlining his stance on the ruling). Thomas stated that other Supreme Court rulings that used a similar legal argument as Roe v. Wade should also be overturned. Three landmark cases that use a similar legal argument as Roe v. Wade include the cases that establish your right to: Same-sex marriage (Obergefell v. Hodges) Access to birth control...Read More - Back to School Means Planning Holiday Parenting Schedules
Feb 23, 2026
It’s back-to-school time, which means that retail stores are stocking fall, Halloween, and winter holiday decorations. The collective groan can be heard across the country as you walk by the back-to-school supplies and see Christmas decorations starting to hit the shelves of your local box store. Although it may feel too early to enjoy the fake snow and winter decorations in the Christmas aisle, it’s not too early to be thinking about your fall and...Read More - Divorce Is Scary; It’s Even Scarier Without the Right Attorney
Feb 23, 2026
The decision to proceed with a divorce is not an easy one. Not only can the divorce process be an emotionally difficult time, but it also involves legal procedures that can be confusing if you are not familiar with the ins and outs of family law. Fortunately, having the right attorney by your side can make all the difference in helping make your divorce as efficient and stress-free as possible. How to Find the Right...Read More - Parenting Time Options for School Breaks
Feb 23, 2026
Will winter ever end!? This time of year, it always feels like winter will last forever. The cold weather and continuously dark days can make us forget that Spring is just around the corner! That also means that many children will soon be off of school for a week for Spring break. Any break in the normal school routine can impact parenting schedules for divorced parents. So if you are contemplating divorce, in the process...Read More