Gender roles may impact a person's decision to initiate a divorce. Traditional and modern gender roles have their fair share of conflict. In traditional roles, the perspective is a male breadwinner and female homemaker. Modern couples often have a more contemporary view that places men and women as equal earners with shared responsibilities. There is a set of expectations regarding each partner's responsibilities in both dynamics. Whether or not partners are in agreement regarding the dynamic … [Read more...]

Life's circumstances can change after an original Illinois divorce decree is signed. Illinois law allows some areas of the agreement to be modified after it is finalized, even many years following the divorce. Understanding which areas can be modified and which cannot may help divorcees to adapt arrangements to new life conditions. Shifting Parenting Responsibilities One area that is changeable after a divorce decree is the allocation of parental responsibilities. As children grow and … [Read more...]

Children can move forward after divorce without serious repercussions, but it takes the dedication and support of both parents. Parents who are planning on divorce can take measures to reduce its overall impact on the children. Divorce lawyers can help build the right support into parenting plans. A parent can also take the time to understand the emotional responses kids commonly have to the parents' divorce. Understanding the Impact of Divorce on Children Divorce affects children in four … [Read more...]