Since the 1990s, the number of divorces for people over the age of 50 has roughly doubled, and tripled for adults 65 and older. Gray divorce is three times more likely for remarried couples than those in first marriages. Those who have been married for less than 10 years are ten times more likely to divorce than those married 40 years or more. Gray divorcees are also called “diamond or silver splitters.” Reasons for Gray Divorce Empty Nesters Syndrome For some couples, the focus has … [Read more...]

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...]