Thoughts, insights and information about the divorce process. Nothing here should be considered to be legal advice. If you need legal advice, you need to hire a lawyer.
In the State of Illinois there is one reason to get divorced: irreconcilable differences. The Courts do not consider reasons why the marriage broke down. Instead, the Court simply says, alright, its over, lets make it official.
A divorce trial is considerably different than how it is protrayed in the movies or in TV Shows. They expose all the ugly and feel downright unfair.
There are some fairly common signs that your marriage is coming to an end.
No one gets married intending to divorce. But, as the old saying goes, “Sh!t happens.” And when it does, it can get pretty pricey—especially if you’re not prepared for it. Here’s a short primer on how much a divorce can cost, both emotionally and financially.
In this day and age, anything and everything is just a click away. That includes finding a lawyer that can help you with your divorce or any other legal conflict you may be having. While it might be tempting to just go on the first search engine and pick the first lawyer that comes up (which was probably me), this might not be the best idea. Here are some pros and cons of searching for a good lawyer online to help you make a more informed decision
The short answer is no. The system of law we have here is one where both sides get a chance to have their case presented to the judge. Not everyone takes this opportunity, and some waive it, but it is the right of due process.
Annulments are possible for people not validly married in the first place
Even if your divorce is simple, you should have a divorce lawyer help you.
For some people, a judgment of separation makes more sense than a divorce. However, there are differences between the two and they can affect you. For the purposes of this, a marriage and a civil union are treated as the same thing.
We just don’t want to give you wrong advice that hurts you.
