Naperville Family Law Blog
Couples who use a “strategic divorce” could see major tax savings
When couples divorce, the common assumption is that there will be significant impacts on their finances. They may need to divide retirement accounts. Alternatively, they may need to sell real estate holdings or other assets as part of the divorce agreement. While the...
Do divorced parents have to pay for college expenses?
Once children grow up and become legal adults, questions arise surrounding how much financial support do divorced parents need to provide. A ruling from the DuPage County Circuit Court May 2018 seemed to limit the financial responsibility that divorced parents may...
New law will make name post-divorce name changes easier in 2020
Divorce is a time of new beginnings for both spouses. For those who adopted a new last name during the marriage, a divorce may mark a time to return to the maiden name that he or she had before marrying. Previously, Illinois law made it a tedious process for married...
Emotional and financial challenges plague gray divorces
Divorce creates significant uncertainty for couples, regardless of their age, income or if they have kids. For older couples who may have accumulated a significant amount of assets, a divorce becomes more complex – and potentially more hazardous for both spouses as...
Rental Property Division in a Divorce
Dividing property in a divorce isn’t always a big deal for couples, especially those with few assets and who are renting. Couples who don’t own real estate together may divide property simply by each taking their own personal effects and perhaps divvying up the...
Not the Father – Can I Take My Name Off of the Birth Certificate?
At the time a child is born in Illinois, the parents’ names are added to the child’s birth certificate. The mother’s name is always added, and, if the mother is married, the man to whom she is married is considered to be the father and is added to the child’s birth...
Religious Holidays and Parenting Time
For many parents, spending holidays with their children is more than just celebrating culture and togetherness; there is a religious element that makes the holidays feel that much more important. What’s more, divorcing parents who are religious and want to spend...
Tips for a Successful Divorce
Divorce, even when parties to the divorce are amicable, can be emotional and complicated. While there is no doubt divorce can be tough, there are things an individual, and a couple, can do to improve the experience and achieve a successful outcome. Here are some tips...
Guardianship
In Illinois, guardians are used to provide care and representation to children who are under the age of 18 and do not have (competent) parents, as well as adults who are disabled due to a physical or mental disability. The process for appointing a guardian is complex...
Sibling Visitation
For parents who are getting a divorce, often times, the parties who are most affected by the divorce are not the adults but are instead any children involved. This statement is even more true when siblings of a divorce are separated, with one sibling living with one...
