Belleville, Illinois Family Law Blog
How to choose an executor
There are few legal restrictions on who can serve as the executor of an estate in Illinois. According to Kiplinger, an executor must be at least 18 years old and must gain the approval of the court. People with a history of a felony conviction are unlikely to receive...
What impact does infidelity have on marriage?
A surprising number of people in Illinois admit to infidelity within the confines of marriage. The New York Times cites one national survey that showed 15% of women and 25% of men admitting to affairs. You may have your own definition of infidelity, as it varies from...
How should your parenting plan evolve?
Just as your parenting style must grow and adapt with your children, your parenting plan may require some fine-tuning each year as well. Some of those changes may be minor tweaks, while others could require a more thorough modification of your parenting plan or even...
What will happen with your credit card debt in divorce?
When you get a divorce in Illinois, you and your spouse split everything from the marriage. That includes debt. This could be a little daunting, especially is you have a lot of debt. You may wonder how the court will divide it. Will you have to pay for every debt in...
Why updating your will is important
Life does not stand still after you have drafted your last will and testament. There are many life-changing events that can happen to an Illinois resident, from divorces to remarriages, to births of new children and grandchildren, to the deaths of loved ones. So if...
Facts to consider in an uncontested divorce
You may see an uncontested divorce as a way to avoid lengthy, expensive and emotional trauma. You and your spouse present your own divorce agreement to an Illinois court for approval. The process can save time, money and grief. But, you also can make mistakes if you...
What role should life insurance play in your estate plan?
Life insurance is something that should be a part of your estate plan. While you may think about it as only a way to provide for your loved ones, it is actually quite versatile. You can use life insurance in many ways within your Illinois estate plan. This means it is...
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...
