Belleville, Illinois Family Law Blog
Why a DIY divorce may not be a good idea
You have seen enough movies and TV shows to know you do not want your divorce to wind up in a courtroom. Those divorces get messy and expensive. Plus, you and your soon-to-be ex are on relatively good terms, so really do not need to get any lawyers involved. Also, you...
read moreCommunication and coparenting after divorce
After a divorce, parents in Illinois may want to use online tools to communicate about visitation and other issues involving the children. A physical calendar in each parent's home could also help them and their children keep track. Kids may ask their parents about...
read moreDigital currencies a new problem in Illinois divorce settlements
Cryptocurrency has gained popularity in recent years as it has appreciated in value. However, this can be a problem when it comes to time to divide assets in a divorce. A major problem is trying to determine how much of a given currency a person owns. If the currency...
read moreChanging your name after changing your gender
When someone changes gender, he or she typically begins using a different name that matches the preferred gender. However, if you have changed your gender, it is important to make your name change legal so you can use your chosen name on all important documents, such...
read moreChildren, divorce, texting and social media
Illinois parents are justified for harboring concerns about how their children use texts and different forms of social media. However, according to a study, parents may come to rely on texting and social media to remain in contact with their children after their...
read moreMaking a plan for divorce
Advance preparation before divorce, including research into Illinois law and getting paperwork organized, may help the divorce process move along more smoothly. However, the fact remains that divorce is stressful, and the first step for anyone considering it should be...
read moreThe most common reasons for divorce
There are many different reasons why spouses in Illinois may decide to get a divorce. However, some contributing factors are common among divorcing couples. Using information obtained from a study conducted by the National Center for Biotechnology Information,...
read moreIn both marriage and divorce, challenges can arise for entrepreneurs
Being an entrepreneur can be incredibly rewarding. However, it can also come with its challenges. For married business owners, this can include challenges related to maintaining a strong and healthy relationship. There are certain things about the entrepreneurial life...
read moreNew adoption tax credit in effect
To make the adoption process easier, more affordable and more appealing, a new law is in effect to give adoptive families a tax credit when they adopt a child from Illinois. The expense of adoption is often a deterrent to otherwise good and-very interested-candidates....
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