Divorce can be a painful and stressful process in Illinois, even when a couple is willing to work together to avoid heading straight to a courtroom. Complicated divorces can bring with them heartache, conflict and dishonesty as each spouse attempts to get what they believe to be rightfully theirs. An Illinois collaborative law attorney knows that couples who are able to combine forces for a better outcome are more likely to do what is best for the other family members that may be involved. … [Read more...]

Divorcing couples in Illinois often face a lot of uncertainty while going through the process of ending a marriage. However, Elmhurst collaborative law attorneys know that keeping a divorce out of the courtroom can give both spouses more control over the outcome. By utilizing collaboration rather than litigation, couples may be able to determine the important issues that must be addressed when dissolving their marriage. … [Read more...]

According to the U.S. Census, over 30,000 Illinois couples divorced in 2009. Each of those couples were required by state law to divide up all of their property. An Illinois divorce lawyer understands that for many couples, the process of determining who owns what can be one of the most contentious areas of a divorce. There are often significant financial ramifications that result from the division of assets, which may lead one or both parties to fight for what they believe belongs to them. … [Read more...]

Going through a divorce is rarely an easy process, but it does not have to be the knock-down, drag-out conflict that many people assume it to be. With the help of a collaborative divorce attorney in Illinois, many couples are choosing to avoid a typical divorce that takes place inside a courtroom for a straight-forward, respectful divorce that leaves both parties in agreement. … [Read more...]

It may sound calculating and cold, but if you are thinking about filing for divorce, you can protect yourself before retaining a DuPage County divorce attorney.  This is especially true if your spouse has been the one paying the bills and managing the household finances. Divorce is an emotional life-changing experience and you cannot predict how your spouse will react. By following these 10 suggestions, you are protecting yourself in the event your spouse becomes uncooperative and behaves … [Read more...]