Belleville, Illinois, Law Blog
3 common strategies for filing an uncontested divorce
An uncontested divorce is arguably the ideal divorce in the perception of most people. Being able to quickly and cleanly sever your legal ties to your spouse without an embarrassing airing of your dirty laundry in court is certainly more private and less expensive...
Is it safe to buy prescription drugs online?
These days, it seems you can purchase everything online—including prescription drugs. With the steep rise in medication costs in the U.S. over the last two decades, many Americans find the temptation of discount prices at online pharmacies difficult to resist....
Hiding assets during a divorce is risky
Divorce can be stressful for any couple. If you are planning to end your marriage, you want to secure your financial future. To do so, you must receive a fair share of marital wealth. Of course, if your partner is not honest about assets, advocating for your financial...
Preparing for divorce as a father
If you are currently struggling in your marriage and you suspect that divorce is on the horizon, your first priority is likely to be your children. As a father, you will never want to lose the strong bond you have with your kids because of divorce proceedings. But the...
3 benefits of an uncontested divorce
Many people see divorce in a very negative light. That makes sense because it is the ending of a relationship, and couples should take it seriously. However, divorce in Illinois does not have to be bad. It does not have to involve arguing and fighting. There may be no...
What parental responsibilities come with establishing paternity?
It is far more common than it once was for couples in Illinois to choose to have children without marrying first. There can be personal, professional or even financial benefits to choosing not to marry the mother of your child. However, if the relationship fails, not...
How to prepare for the Illinois courts to split up your assets
Considering divorce can lead to great uncertainty and feelings of instability. Not only will you wonder about your social future as you leave your marriage behind you, but you will likely also wonder about the financial implications of a divorce. Divorce is expensive....
If you did not establish paternity at your child’s birth
When you establish paternity for your child, the father receives the legal right to visitation with his child as well as the legal responsibility to provide financial support. When the child is born, you can establish paternity by signing the state's Voluntary...
Steps you can take to make an Illinois divorce easier on the kids
Divorce is hard for everyone in the family, but it can be particularly devastating for young children. Kids may not understand why their parents' relationship no longer works. They may feel intense sorrow or guilt, as children tend to view the world in a very...
Common factors that lead to divorce
Sometimes, marriage does not last. Your marriage may feel like it is failing. You may even be considering a divorce. During this confusing time, you may be looking for ways to understand your situation. While it is difficult to come to terms with the fact that your...
