The duration of a divorce case in Illinois depends on the individual situation as well as the presiding court. It’s very common for complex or contested divorces to take upwards of a year or even more. A few of the factors affecting the duration of each case include the number of issues involved and their […]
Divorce Process
On what basis can a divorce be granted in Illinois, and does fault determine the outcome?
As of 2016 Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. Fault-based grounds like infidelity or mental cruelty are no longer applicable, and make no difference in the outcome of your divorce. The only ground for dissolving a marriage in Illinois is what’s called irreconcilable differences. Irreconcilable differences means that there was an irretrievable breakdown of your […]
Advice As Someone Starting Their Divorce – Madilyn Keating Ellsworth
Need advice as someone starting their divorce? Learn what Madilyn Keating Ellsworth, family law associate, has to say on the topic.
Why is it important to collect financial information as soon as you decide to divorce?
The basis for so many financial calculations in divorce ranging from child support to alimony depends on documented income levels. As soon as you can, exchange and review basic financial documents such as tax returns, deferred compensations, commission, W-2 forms, pay stubs, 1099s, even statements regarding stock options. When income is determined at the outset […]
What does a divorce wishlist accomplish?
Wish lists enable you to see which issues in the divorce will be easy to resolve, while narrowing down items that may be in dispute. For example, maybe both of you are in general agreement about custody, but have disagreements over certain assets. Now you know where to focus your energy. Understanding what your spouse […]
What is the number one way divorcing people can expedite their divorce?
Waiting for far-off court dates in New Jersey’s overcrowded court system can be frustrating. The amount of time and effort it takes to prepare for court can be overwhelming. If you want to put your divorce on a faster track, consider whether your divorce truly involves issues that need to be settled by a judge […]
Can one cut the time it takes to get a divorce in New Jersey?
Yes. As I like to say, the total time it takes to divorce often depends on how long the least reasonable person involved wants it to take. If you and your former spouse are both ready and willing to settle your differences, the divorce process itself can be surprisingly smooth and speedy. Bari Zell Weinberger […]
What paperwork and documents should I bring when I meet my lawyer for the first time?
Do you have any tips on reducing the cost of my divorce?
What is conscious uncoupling?
Conscious uncoupling seems to be a term that originated in Canada in 2010, so a few years before Gwyneth Paltrow made the term famous when she announced her divorce. In a legal sense, conscious uncoupling is similar to a collaborative approach to divorce where both parties of a separating couple agree to work with one […]
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