Belleville, Illinois Family Law Blog
What are the costs involved with estate planning?
You perfectly comprehend the importance of estate planning for your end-of-life wishes in Illinois, which is why you have thought about wills, guardianship and the like. On the other hand, maybe you do not have a firm grasp of how much you can expect to spend on...
How can you ease separation anxiety in children after a divorce?
During a divorce, it is easy for parents to forget the impact that their split has on children. The life change is difficult for parents, but for Illinois children it is still a trigger for stress and anxiety. Psychology Today notes that children are resilient and can...
Daily stressors and marital pressure
There is a myriad of reasons why married couples experience strain in their relationship. Sometimes, a partner’s addiction to shopping, gambling or intoxicating substances can make a marriage very tough. However, even relatively minor difficulties that couples...
Filing for divorce when your spouse has health problems
There are many factors that can make the divorce process particularly challenging, not only from an emotional point of view but also in terms of finances, the well-being of kids and so on. Sometimes, people have a particularly rough experience during their divorce,...
Divorce with dignity: Is mediation right for your family?
While couples often assume that filing for divorce will require litigation through the court system, more divorcing partners are looking to separate through the more informal process of mediation. In this unique approach, a neutral, third-party mediator helps...
Crafting a parenting plan that puts children first
Separation rarely occurs without some conflict. When Illinois parents decide to raise children in two homes, creating a plan to make it work may become the source of contention. A parenting plan governs who sees the kids when. It is a requirement of divorces with...
What are the types of guardians for disabled persons?
In some cases, a child who is ready to turn eighteen years old suffers from a disability and cannot assume the normal responsibilities of adulthood, such as making decisions regarding self-care or finances. People in this situation require someone to care for them,...
Consider these factors before custody negotiations
If you and your spouse take your child custody case before the Illinois family law court, the judge will determine the outcome based on what he or she believes to be your child’s best interests. At Judith Trentman Wilson, Attorney at Law, P.C., our legal team assists...
Managing health care through advance directives
Managing one's own health care is often a complex process even if there are no serious illnesses or injuries involved. When individuals have age-related health challenges or other illnesses that compromise their ability to make their own medical decisions, it may be...
Does your estate plan include your pets?
When you start estate planning, you may focus on creating documents, such as a will and a health care advanced directive, that meet Illinois state law requirements. You may not immediately think about your pets. However, it is essential to make plans for their care...
