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Controlling Your Emotions During Divorce Court

May 1, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Four Reminders for Your Divorce Hearing Divorce affects everyone differently. From the spouses to any children involved, the…

Can I Be Held Responsible for My Spouse’s Student Loan Debt if We Divorce?

April 29, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Are Student Loans Divided During a Divorce? In some cases, student loan debt is divided between the divorcing couples, while…

Dividing Business Interests in an IL Divorce

April 22, 2026 | Merel Family Law

If you or your spouse owns a business, your divorce just got more complicated. Business interests are often the most valuabl…

3 Ways to Reduce Divorce Stress

April 20, 2026 | Merel Family Law

A divorce can be devastating. The emotional and mental tolls that accompany divorce can often cause severe physical stress…

What are the Different Types of Divorce?

April 17, 2026 | Merel Family Law

If you and your spouse are looking to dissolve your marriage, know that there is more than one path to divorce. Understandin…

How to Survive a High-Conflict Divorce

April 15, 2026 | Merel Family Law

When you walked down the aisle and said your vows, you might have never imagined that you would ever go through a divorce wi…

Same Sex Divorce and Adoption Orders

April 8, 2026 | Merel Family Law

A finalized adoption doesn’t go away when a marriage ends. That’s something a lot of people don’t realize until they’re alre…

Is Your Divorce Turning High Conflict

April 6, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Most divorces are hard. Not all of them are high conflict. That distinction matters more than people realize, and understand…

Divorce Mediation vs. Collaborative Divorce

April 1, 2026 | Merel Family Law

When couples want to avoid a courtroom battle, two options come up most often: divorce mediation and collaborative divorce…

Is Your Divorce High Conflict? How to Tell the Difference

April 1, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Many people enter divorce or separation expecting it to be difficult—but not destructive. Conflict is normal when a relation…

IP and Royalties in an Illinois Divorce

March 30, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Who Gets the Royalties When a Marriage Ends Intellectual property is one of the messiest assets you can bring into a divorce…

What is a QDRO in Illinois Divorce Marital Property Division?

March 23, 2026 | Merel Family Law

When going through an Illinois divorce, your marital property, assets, and debts will be divided between you and your spouse…

What Are the Emotional Recovery Stages of Divorce?

March 20, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Divorce is generally known as the second-most painful experience in life with the first being the death of a loved one. The…

How to Prepare for a Contested Divorce

March 18, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Divorce can be one of life’s hardest realities. After years of building a relationship with your spouse, you may both realiz…

Common Divorce Questions & Answers

March 16, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Getting married is one of the highlights of one’s life. It is generally filled with promise and excitement and leads to the…

Modifying Orders For Decision-Making & Parenting Time

March 11, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Determining Parental Responsibility & Parenting Time In IL Divorcing or separating parents with competing claims concern…

Ending Marriage Through Annulment Or Divorce

March 9, 2026 | Merel Family Law

If a person wishes to terminate their marriage, they can file a petition seeking the dissolution of the marriage or a judici…

Parenting Plans 101: What Every Divorcing Parent Should Know

March 6, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Costly Mistakes To Avoid In A High Asset Divorce

March 6, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Going through a divorce is a tremendously challenging time– especially when there’s a substantial amount of assets involved…

What Happens to the Family Home in a Divorce?

March 4, 2026 | Merel Family Law

How Divorce Affects Your Credit Score (And How To Protect It)

March 2, 2026 | Merel Family Law

My Spouse Asked For a Divorce, Now What?

March 2, 2026 | Merel Family Law

The day you walk down the aisle and say “I do” should be one of the happiest moments of your life. For couples who are split…

What To Include In Your Parenting Plan

February 27, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Drafting a parenting plan at the start of the custody battle can help prepare you to negotiate a compromise with your soon-t…

Deleted Messages Aren’t Deleted: What Can Be Uncovered In Family Court

February 26, 2026 | Merel Family Law

“I’ll delete the text. They’ll never know.” This is one of the most common and most expensive mistakes in modern divorce. Pe…

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