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No one ever wants to hear the phrase “I want a divorce.” But if you find yourself on the receiving end of those dreaded words, it’s important to know how to react—both in the short-term and in the long-term. Here are some ideas if your spouse unexpectedly tells you that they want a divorce.

There’s a lot of myths and misconceptions out there about parenting time and custody arrangements. It’s time to set the record straight.

Let’s get something out of the way right off the bat: adultery does not have a special place in divorce proceedings. Many people believe that if one spouse has committed adultery, that spouse will face some sort of punishment during the divorce, but that simply is not the case. In the eyes of the law, adultery is completely irrelevant to the divorce process.

So, if adultery doesn’t have any bearing on the divorce itself, why do so many people believe that it does? Well, that’s a complicated question with no easy answer. Here, we’ll attempt to explore some of the reasons why adultery is often seen as a factor in divorce cases—even though it really isn’t.

No one enters into a marriage expecting to get divorced, but unfortunately, it happens. If you find yourself in the situation where you need to get divorced, there are a lot of things to consider. Divorce can be an expensive process, but there are ways to save money. One way is by using a flat fee lawyer. Here’s what you need to know about flat fee lawyers and how they can help you save money on your divorce

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.