Many people are familiar with the five stages of grief following the death of a loved one. A divorce, while not a death, is still a loss. The end of a marriage is so painful because it not only includes the loss of a partnership but also the loss of the dreams and commitments shared by the couple. Like death, divorce is life-altering for many, resulting in an array of emotions along with changes and challenges.
When a couple decides to divorce, no matter how friendly the divorce begins, the process can be filled with landmines. Marital assets must be divided up, spousal support must be determined, and perhaps the marital home will be sold. If there are children, the allocation of parental responsibilities and child support must be determined, and a parenting plan must be prepared.
Trying to accomplish any of these things on your own can make the divorce much more difficult and time-consuming. When you have an experienced Naperville, IL divorce attorney from Calabrese Associates, P.C. as your legal advocate, you can expect an easier, quicker process and you can be sure your rights are being protected at every turn.