If a custodial parent wants to relocate with the kids after divorce, he or she must get permission from the co-parent and approval from the court that issued the original custody order. Sometimes relocating to another area is the right thing to do for the family. It could mean escaping a toxic relationship, getting a better job, or obtaining a better education. Child Relocation Laws in Illinois In custody-ordered arrangements in Illinois, relocation is defined as a move at such a distance … [Read more...]

Wealthy couples have higher odds of divorce because more money translates to more stress in a committed relationship. A 2018 study by Northwestern Mutual found that a person’s relationship with money increases his or her chances of divorce. Around 41% of more than 2,000 adults surveyed said financial anxiety affects how they relate with a partner or spouse. Expensive Lifestyle and Economic Discrepancy Wealthy couples often live an extravagant lifestyle and set themselves up for major … [Read more...]

Planning for a divorce in Illinois involves hard work, but the more prepared a person is ahead of time the better. While the process of ending a marriage can be emotionally burdening, it also comes with mounds of paperwork, settling of debts, division of assets, and dealing with life changes. With proper planning, however, things will move along more smoothly. Here are some basic things a person can do to plan for an Illinois divorce: Taking Inventory Part of getting divorced is … [Read more...]

Couples often experience a variety of marital stressors. The way each couple comes together and relates to one another will define whether the relationship is healthy or headed for divorce. Below are ten top reasons couples get divorced.  1. Communication At the core of every successful relationship is communication. Financial disagreements and infidelity are a few reasons a couple may choose to divorce. Many individuals don’t realize these conflicts are often grounded in the … [Read more...]

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...]