Suppose you are in the middle of a divorce from your spouse – an already stressful situation – and you lose your job. Suddenly, your stressful situation just became more complex and anxiety-inducing. You will certainly wonder how the loss of your job will affect the issues being decided during your divorce, including marital asset division, spousal maintenance, and the allocation of parental responsibilities.
You will need to immediately inform your divorce attorney and your spouse about the loss of your job. The circumstances around the loss of your job will have an impact on how it affects your divorce issues. An experienced Wheaton, IL family law attorney can help you determine how your job loss will affect your divorce and what steps you need to take to minimize any adverse effects.