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One of the most difficult parts of a typical divorce involving parents is the custody arrangement. If both parents want to have the most time possible with their children and they also both recognize each other’s parental merits, trying to figure this out can be extremely challenging. When one parent believes the other is unfit to care for their children, it makes the process even more complicated. Sometimes, courts will use psychological evaluations to determine whether parents can provide their children with a safe and stable environment. If you are concerned about your spouse’s mental health, speak with a knowledgeable
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For some people, going on a trip can be a stressful mix of unnecessary spending, logistics, sleep arrangements, and getting children settled in a new environment just when it is time to return home. For others, travel is an excellent way to unwind, experience new things, and come home rejuvenated. 
If the second category describes you, then a trip might be exactly what you want especially when you are in the midst of a nerve-wracking divorce process. You might want to go on a trip with your child to help you enjoy some quality time together away from the negativity
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While America is certainly the land of the free and the home of the brave, there are laws that citizens need to abide by for the greater good. There are laws prohibiting you from driving faster than certain speeds, from ingesting certain chemicals that could be dangerous, and from stealing, among others. There are other laws in place to protect you, for example, laws ensuring that businesses treat you fairly, that food meets certain standards of health and safety, and that you are not discriminated against based on parts of your identity. One area of law that you may be
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For families with the means to travel on vacation, such trips can be a welcome change of pace. While everyone can benefit from fresh scenery and a break from routine, families who are in the midst of a divorce often experience pressure and stress, and a vacation trip can be especially refreshing. However, if your divorce and therefore your parenting plan has not yet been finalized, it can be quite complicated to travel with any children you have who are minors. Speak with a Kane County, IL, family law attorney to understand what might be the best way for you
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A common question that people going through a divorce ask is what they should do with the home they share. Real estate is a significant asset generally worth a lot of money. In addition to financial value, some people put a lot of time and effort into a renovation that turns it into the home they always dreamed of. Other people have a strong emotional attachment to their home, as it is a part of their memories of important stages in their lives. It is easy to see why the question of what to do with a family home in
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The divorce process is typically characterized by some degree of conflict. In some couples, the spouses do not want to be in the same room as each other and seem to be guided mostly by a desire to spite each other. In other couples, the spouses appreciate each other and are sincerely attempting to pave the way toward a functional future for their family, but the fact that they no longer wish to stay married can be painful and disappointing nonetheless. Some conflict will remain between the spouses regardless of either of their actions, based on their emotional state. Other
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Divorce tends to not be a simple matter regardless of the specific circumstance. Hurt feelings, financial concerns, and disappointment are typical. When the couple has what is considered a high asset divorce, the complexities increase. The significance of how assets are valued and distributed can be life-changing for some.
In some cases, both spouses are the owners of large companies, and dividing these can be very complicated. Sometimes, a couple’s wealth is the result of one spouse having an extremely lucrative and high-powered job, which was only made possible due to the other spouse staying home to take care
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Fighting is a normal part of marriage. Generally, in a healthy marriage, the spouses can take some time to process their anger, and then figure out together how to move beyond the argument and forgive each other. For some couples, the fighting never ends. People who find themselves constantly fighting at home might want to stop it from happening, and one way to do that is to end the marriage. If you and your spouse are no longer happy in your marriage but you are not yet ready for divorce, a Wheaton, IL divorce lawyer can explain what happens
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Divorce can be a complicated process. It can be hard any time a relationship ends. It can be harder if the relationship is a deep commitment rather than something casual. If the relationship involves shared assets and perhaps children, the challenges the couple must face keep increasing. However, this does not mean that all people ending their marriage need to feel like sworn enemies interested in a zero-sum game who simply want their spouse to lose out. In fact, numerous couples find that they can productively and satisfactorily end their marriage through something known as an uncontested divorce. If
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When parents end their marriage, their divorce settlement needs to include a parenting plan that covers several topics: Where will their children live? Who will pay child support? Which parent will be able to make which decisions for their child? One of the most difficult topics for divorcing parents to settle is parenting time. If you are unhappy with the parenting time arrangement from your divorce, a knowledgeable Kane County, IL, divorce lawyer can explain your options and help you figure out how to proceed.
How Is Parenting Time Decided?
The term parenting time, otherwise known as custody or visitation,
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Even though all people are different and unique, divorce is generally a difficult process to go through, regardless of your background and circumstances. Figuring out new arrangements like alimony, how you will divide parental responsibilities, who will keep the family home, and what will happen to any retirement funds either of you might have can be complicated and frustrating for anyone. When you and your spouse are a high-asset couple, there are aspects to the divorce settlement that can be even harder to settle. Suppose you and your spouse have considerable assets and are concerned about how they
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No two people are the same. We are all raised differently, come from different backgrounds, and have unique personalities. Similarly, no two marriages are the same. And that is why there is no one way to end a marriage that works for everyone. Some people find that they cannot communicate productively with their spouse and will need others to help them reach an agreement. Some people split with their spouse on good terms and can avoid fighting things out in court to reach a settlement. If you are considering divorce and are not sure which path is best for you,
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Many people who wish to end their marriage commonly consider divorce as their option. Others might not feel ready to take this major step, for a number of reasons. If your marriage is no longer working for you but the idea of divorce feels too extreme, at least for now, you might consider legal separation. A knowledgeable Kane County, IL legal separation attorney can explain what is involved and help you figure out the best path forward for you.
Why Choose Legal Separation?
No two people are the same. People have their own unique personalities, backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences
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The holidays are a time when families get together and forge cherished memories that can last a lifetime. But when the family’s parents have decided to get a divorce, things can become more complicated. If you are a divorced parent whose ex-spouse wants to make you change your holiday plans with your children, a knowledgeable Kane County, IL divorce lawyer can help you navigate this sensitive situation.
Why Might Holiday Plans Be a Source of Contention?
In some families with divorced parents, the parents might have different religious affiliations. This can make holidays difficult due to the parents’ differing
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Divorce can be one of the most difficult processes for people to go through. Like any breakup, you can feel heartbroken and sad, but on top of it, you need to go through legal proceedings to painstakingly divide all of the assets you amassed together. If you are parents, you need to draft a plan for how you will both continue raising your children, but separately. You might need to work out arrangements for retirement, health insurance, student loans, and other issues that you would have handled together had you remained married.
However, some divorcing couples are able to end
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Gray divorce is a term commonly used to describe divorce between spouses who are 50 years old or older. The topic has been gaining coverage in recent years as the divorce rates for this age group have been increasing. There are several reasons for this, which will be described below. If you are in your fifties or older and find yourself considering divorce, a knowledgeable Kane County, IL divorce lawyer will be able to guide you based on their vast experience and ensure that your best interests are being fought for
What Are Some Unique Issues in Gray Divorce?
Because
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