Monthly Archives: September 2026
Can A Judge Change Parenting Time Because Of The Move?
When a parent moves, it can quickly disrupt the current parenting schedule, even if the move is not very far. Longer travel times can make school mornings, activities, work, and exchanges harder, and may reduce the quality time a child spends with each parent. In Schaumburg, a judge can change parenting time if a… Read More »
Can A Parent Move To The Suburbs During Divorce?
Divorce often makes parents rethink where they can live, how close they need to be to their children, and if staying in the same neighborhood is possible. For someone in Chicago, moving to Schaumburg, another suburb, or a different part of the area might seem practical because of housing costs, jobs, family support, or… Read More »
What Happens If A Parent Violates The Parenting Plan?
A parenting plan is more than just an informal agreement. Once an Illinois court approves it, the plan sets clear, enforceable rules about parenting time, decision-making, transportation, communication, holidays, and other important issues for your child. If one parent keeps ignoring these rules, the other parent can take legal action. Violations might include refusing… Read More »
Can Spending On An Affair Count As Dissipation?
An affair can cause emotional pain in a marriage, but Illinois divorce law usually does not punish a spouse just for being unfaithful. The situation changes if marital money was used to support the affair. If one spouse spent significant amounts on hotels, travel, gifts, meals, rent, entertainment, or other costs related to an… Read More »
How Are Stock Options Divided In An Illinois Divorce?
Stock options are often one of the trickier assets to handle in a Schaumburg divorce, especially when one spouse gets equity as part of their job compensation. Unlike cash in a bank account, stock options might not be available to use yet, could depend on staying employed, or might be given partly for past… Read More »
Can A Court Impute Income In An Illinois Divorce?
Income is often one of the most contested issues in a Schaumburg divorce, especially if one spouse suddenly earns less or says they cannot pay support. This can happen if someone loses a job, changes careers, works fewer hours, leaves a good job, or runs a business where earnings are hard to track. In… Read More »
Who Gets The Increase In Value Of A Business During Divorce?
A business is often one of the most disputed assets in a Schaumburg divorce, especially if it existed before the marriage but grew in value during the marriage. The spouse who started the business may feel that all of the increased value should stay with them. The other spouse may feel that their years… Read More »
Can I Get Credit For Paying The Mortgage With Separate Funds?
Paying the mortgage with money you consider separate property does not automatically mean you will receive dollar-for-dollar credit in a Schaumburg divorce. The answer depends on where the money came from, whether it can still be traced, whether the home is marital or non-marital property, and whether the payment is legally treated as a… Read More »
What Should I Never Do After My Spouse Asks For A Divorce?
When a spouse asks for a divorce, it is normal to feel angry, scared, or shocked, and to want to react right away. But acting on that first impulse can lead to legal problems that last much longer than the initial shock. I often see divorce cases in Schaumburg get harder because someone made… Read More »
Can I Freeze Marital Assets During An Illinois Divorce?
If you find out that your spouse is moving money, selling property, draining accounts, or transferring assets during a divorce, it is natural to be worried. You may want to stop these actions before marital property disappears or becomes hard to recover. Illinois law allows you to ask the court for help if there… Read More »