Many people getting a divorce have never been through one before. Naturally, all the emotional, legal, logistical, and financial steps can be overwhelming. Finding an experienced and reliable lawyer is an excellent first step, but some people need the support of a specialized mental health professional to get through the process. If you believe you could benefit from that type of assistance, contact a DuPage County, IL lawyer about hiring a divorce coach.
What Does a Divorce Coach Do?
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When people hear that someone is signing a postnuptial agreement, they might mistakenly think it means that they are headed toward divorce. Depending on the couple, the opposite might be true. You may be surprised to learn some of the reasons why a postnuptial agreement can be a positive step for couples. If you and your spouse are considering signing a postnuptial agreement, speak with an experienced DuPage County, IL family law attorney to learn more.
Benefits of a Postnuptial Agreement
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When a couple decides to end their marriage, there are many things they need to figure out how to split. Whether they own a home, have children, or founded a business together, it can be complicated going from being a couple to becoming two single individuals. One of the things that people often ask about is what happens with their retirement funds if they get a divorce. This article will explain a bit about how these funds would likely be divided. If you have further questions, speak with a knowledgeable Wheaton, IL divorce lawyer to find out more.
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Child support is a legal measure that courts use to make sure children’s needs are met after a divorce. Both parents are usually obligated to pay child support, though how much they pay depends on factors like custody arrangements and annual income. When a judge orders child support payments, it is after considering the child’s educational and developmental needs. These include any disabilities that might require extra care.
Parents may stop paying child support payments in certain cases, though you should always check with an Illinois child support attorney before you stop making child support payments.
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People who decide to get divorced face many unknowns, particularly when it comes to property division. When two people dissolve their marriage, the law entitles both of them to marital property. Also referred to as marital assets, marital property is anything that was acquired during the marriage. There are some exceptions to this rule, but most possessions gained after the wedding belong to both spouses.
The operative question, then, is how is this marital property divided? Who, for example, gets the family car? This article will discuss that question and the mechanics of property division. Be sure to speak…
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Divorce can not only be emotionally taxing, but it can also drain your finances. Legal fees, alimony, child support, and property division all can affect your economic situation. However, dissolving your marriage does not need to break the bank. There are strategies that you can use to ease the financial burden that many people experience in divorce. 
This article will discuss three ways to lower the cost of your divorce. Consult an Illinois divorce attorney about other ways you can keep your economic future as secure as possible.
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Divorce can be devastating for children. Research shows that kids whose parents get divorced are more likely to develop anxiety, behavioral issues, or learning challenges than others. They can become withdrawn and have problems developing healthy relationships.
It is common for a child’s relationship with his or her parents to also be impacted. Children sometimes blame their parents for the marriage ending. In some cases, children blame themselves.
On top of that, life after divorce takes a lot of adjustment, especially for children:

• The child no longer comes home to mom and dad at the end of the day; now

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When two people get divorced, they are both entitled to marital property. Spouses can divide their possessions among themselves or a court can do it for them. Either way, asset division is a process that can be very difficult, depending on the value of the assets and how complex they are. Some assets like real estate, for example, may need to be sold in order to be divided fairly.
However, you may not want to sell the property you are entitled to. Some spouses, for example, prefer not to sell the family home in a divorce. Having an Illinois asset…
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For many spouses who go through divorce, alimony — also known as spousal support or spousal maintenance — is a lifeline. This is especially true for stay-at-home parents who will struggle to re-enter the workforce after the divorce. A divorce court will issue a spousal support order if it feels that one spouse needs the financial help.
However, alimony is rarely paid forever. There are certain scenarios in which your ex can stop making spousal support payments, some of which will be discussed in this article. Remember that the best way to know if your alimony is in jeopardy is…
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Getting divorced in Illinois is challenging, especially if you disagree with your spouse on any issues. The process can be even more challenging, however, if you have the wrong attorney representing you. A divorce lawyer can muddle a simple divorce if he or she is:

• Incompetent
• Ignorant
• Unprofessional
• Dishonest
• Overworked

On the other hand, a great Illinois divorce attorney can turn a complicated, messy divorce into a straightforward process with minimal complications.
Here are five signs that it might be time to find a new Illinois divorce attorney.
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Sexual intimacy is widely considered to be a crucial part of marriage. Unfortunately, it is not uncommon for a married couple to experience a lack of sexual intimacy. This happens when:

• A spouse suffers from sexual dysfunction.
• A spouse withholds sex from the other.
• The spouses lose sexual attraction to each other.

Some couples believe that a lack of sexual intimacy is important but not a reason to get a divorce. Others feel that if there is no sexual intimacy, the marriage cannot (or should not) survive. You must do whatever you feel is best in your situation.
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There is a lot of emphasis placed on the divorce process, and for good reason. Getting divorced in Illinois is a massive legal undertaking that requires a skilled divorce attorney who knows how to navigate the process.
As if that is not difficult enough, many people who get divorced must cope with the five stages of grief, also known as the Kübler-Ross model. This model is usually used to explain how people feel after the death of a loved one. Because the human mind often treats divorce as a loss similar to death, the five stages of grief also…
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