Spying in high net worth divorce cases in Illinois is becoming an increasingly prevalent problem, but there are things that people can do to protect themselves. Some divorcing spouses may spy on their spouses by using technology. People who are concerned that their spouses might be spying on them should check their vehicles, computers, and smartphones to see if any keyloggers, spyware or tracking devices have been installed by their spouses. The Problem of Spying It is not uncommon in a high … [Read more...]

The Illinois Fathers for Equality, a statewide advocacy group, and State Rep. La Shawn Ford are hoping to pass an equal shared parenting bill known as HB 4113. This bill will help resolve the issue of co-parenting, giving both parents the opportunity to spend equal time in the upbringing of their children following a divorce or separation. This would be a big change from the current allowances that family courts give. The Current Parenting Time Arrangements HB 4113 would address the current … [Read more...]

Certain states such as Illinois are "no-fault" states, which means that these states' courts won't be interested in the underlying reasons for a divorce. No-fault normally allows couples to divorce without requiring a reason other than one of the spouses wants to end the marriage. However, there are certain exceptions to the no-fault rule that couples need to keep in mind. Fault is Still Useable in Court While a state may be no-fault in nature when it comes to divorce, fault can still be … [Read more...]