What are your primary concerns regarding the divorce process? Are you worried about child custody and child support? Have you turned your attention to property division, perhaps because you don't have any children together?
Choosing divorce mediation can help make it easier for your kids
Divorce is a difficult time for everyone in your family. You and your spouse will deal with the sorrow, anger and grief that come from a failed marriage. Your children will also experience a host of negative emotions, from anger and sorrow to confusion and guilt. While these reactions are normal and processing these emotions is healthy, there are still things you can do to reduce the impact of your divorce on your children.
3 things to remember during a DUI stop
Imagine driving home on Friday night after spending time at your favorite Belleville hangout. With only a few more blocks to go, you suddenly see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You have been pulled over before for various minor traffic violations such as speeding or maybe not stopping long enough at a stop sign. The difference this time is that you had a few drinks and the officer might suspect as much.
Even high asset divorces benefit from mediation
Divorce mediation allows couples who want to face divorce with civility and respect an alternative to traditionally mediated divorce. Even in cases where couples find it difficult to communicate without conflict, mediation can offer an effective process each party can use to reach fair agreements about every area of divorce.
The requirements for a simplified joint dissolution of marriage
Divorcing Illinois spouses often have two big questions on their mind: How much is this going to cost? And, how long is this going to take? Cost and timing vary based on the specific details of a divorce. However, there are some things that generally may be able to help point a divorce towards being cheaper, faster and less stressful.
Mediation might help you work out a co-parenting plan
Mediation is a very useful tool when it comes to working out a divorce settlement and child custody. If you and your-soon-to-be ex-husband both want a divorce without a lengthy court battle, mediation might be your best option. Not only will it help the two of you work toward a fair property division, including how you will handle your house in Belleville, but you can create a parenting plan for your children.
Pushing for your parental rights in a contentious divorce
Divorce has a way of bringing the worst out in people. It can be an isolating, painful experience. Those who feel hurt often choose to lash out at others, and that's when divorce gets messy. One spouse decides he or she wants to use the children to prove a point. It may seem like obtaining custody is a means of "winning" the divorce and punishing the other parent. Sadly, it's often the children who pay, socially and emotionally, when parents refuse to work together in a divorce.
Tips to keep your divorce “healthy”
Is there such a thing as a nice and easy divorce? Maybe for couples that were only married for two seconds and did not have enough time to make any joint purchases or have children. However, even for these couples, the process can be complicated. Once you throw in kids, the house in Belleville, retirement and investment accounts, and over ten years of marriage, things definitely get more complicated. And contentious.
Know the penalties in Illinois for drunk driving
With football season just around the corner, people are going to head out to parties to watch the games. Other festivities might also come up. One thing that many parties have in common is that there are alcoholic beverages offered.
Include the right details in your parenting agreement
In the event of a child custody dispute, it's only natural to believe that you'll end up in court at some point in time. While this could happen, here's something to remember: A large number of disputes are resolved before the case ever goes to court.
