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How to Avoid Divorce Before You Even Get Married

March 3, 2025 | Jonathan Merel

Many people don’t want to think about divorce before marriage, but the best way to avoid divorce is to never end up in a bad…

Navigating Pet Custody in Illinois

January 27, 2025 | Marleena Broekema

In recent years, the concept of pet custody has become an increasingly important issue as more and more people consider thei…

Highlighting the Truth About Post-separation Abuse

December 9, 2024 | Kristina Lindsay

As a certified Domestic Violence Professional, I have seen every form of abuse play out in my clients’ lives: from physical…

Divorce for Business Owners

October 2, 2024 | David Zwaska

Divorce is already a scary proposition for anyone. But, divorce for someone who owns a business sounds like a nightmare, rig…

Illinois Divorce Law 101: A Beginner’s Guide

July 1, 2024 | Brett Kaplan

Ending a marriage is never easy. But when you’ve reached the difficult decision to divorce, knowledge is power. Understandin…

How a Second Marriage Can Impact Children

March 2, 2024 | Jonathan Merel

Remarrying after a divorce is a time for celebration—for the most part. It might not be obvious, but many children of divorc…

Can I Spend Money While Going Through a Divorce?

December 1, 2023 | Jonathan Merel

When you are going through a divorce, it can feel like your life comes to a standstill while you work out the detail with yo…

Legal vs. DIY Divorce: Which Is Right for Your Situation?

October 20, 2023 | Jonathan Merel

Divorce is never an easy process. It’s an emotionally charged and complex journey that often involves a myriad of decisions…

How Does Divorce Affect Women?

April 10, 2023 | Jonathan Merel

Divorce is a life-changing event that affects both men and women, but studies have shown that women often experience more ne…

Homestead Rights in Illinois

July 30, 2021 | Jonathan Merel

The word “homestead” might bring to mind how the U.S. western territory was settled, by allowing any American to put in a cl…

Understanding How to Divorce a Foreign-Born Spouse

July 7, 2021 | Jonathan Merel

A 2021 report from the U.S. Census Bureau offers interesting data when it comes to marriage in the U.S. On average, foreign-…