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Is Divorce the Right Choice for You?

Posted on February 16, 2013 in Family Law

People grow apart. Communication is lack luster. It seems useless to try.

All excuses are used for a marriage to be dissolved and for both parties to move on and forward. But is it really in the best interest? Can both parties do SOMETHING to save the marriage?

Yes. But sometimes, it is best to go separate ways. According to Power of Two Marriage Program there are ways to save a marriage and there are clear reasons for a divorce.

When one spouse clearly has the desire to control the other through verbal threats, anger or constant criticism, grounds are there. Who wants to be told how to behave? Who wants to be told who they should hang out with, whether it is with friends or family? Finances in general are hard for couples to navigate through, but being out of the loop on finances or not having access to the family fund is controlling.

Addiction, whether it's to gambling, drugs, alcohol or something else, is a disease that needs serious professional help and support. When it harms the one's spouse, children and the family in general, it can lead to such damaging effects that divorce may be the best way to approach the relationship anymore. The spouse can try as hard he/she wants, but if the addict does not want help, they make it clear that their priorities are not the spouse, children and family, there may not me another option. Sometimes it is mental disorder that if left unchecked, can lead to repeated cheating or physical abuse or mistreatment of the children through verbal, physical, emotional or sexual abuse.

Charges Filed in January Crash

Posted on February 15, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Snowfall Causes Multiple Accidents In Chicago Areas

Posted on February 11, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Tax Questions about Divorce

Posted on February 10, 2013 in Family Law

Tax Time Calculator As the filing deadline for taxes is rapidly approaching, those who are divorced or are considering divorce should review the typical concerns that crop up during this time for people as they prepare their taxes.

Your filing status is determined by your marital status as of December 31^st of the tax year. You have to file jointly even if you are living separately and going through the divorce process. It is beneficial to file jointly as certain deductions and limits are doubled for married couples. There is also bad news; both partners would be liable in the event of an audit.

Another area that could result in a tax break is having a dependent. In the majority of cases, the custodial parent can claim a child as a dependent by having the child for more than half of the year. Certain divorce decrees give the non-custodial parent the corresponding tax break for claiming a dependent child in the course of splitting property, so it is important to review your divorce agreement.

Teen with Brain Injury Inspires Community

Posted on February 08, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Palatine Woman Ends Up in Prison for Causing Injuries to Four People

Posted on February 05, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Splitting Chores Equally May Result in Divorce

Posted on February 04, 2013 in Family Law

According to a Norwegian study published last year, couples who split housework equally between husband and wife had almost a 50 per cent higher rate of divorce, compared to marriages where women did most of the chores.

However, this isn’t a valid reason for a husband to skimp on helping out. The researchers couldn’t find any specific cause-and-effect correlation; instead, they believe the statistic comes from couples having “modern” attitudes.

"In these modern couples, women also have a high level of education and a well-paid job, which makes them less dependent on their spouse financially. They can manage much easier if they divorce," Thomas Hansen, one of the co-researchers, says. He also claims that many modern couples don’t view marriage as sacred as it used to be, which may be another factor in the high divorce rate.

Hansen offers another possible reason why couples who share housework have a higher divorce rate: sharing chores can have couple bickering about the best way to do something. If chores are separated, spouses can’t bicker with each other that their way is more effective.

Elderly Crashed into Lincoln Park Apple Store

Posted on February 02, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Hit-And-Run Kills Aurora School Worker

Posted on January 30, 2013 in Personal Injury

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Nearly Final Divorce isn’t Final in Case of Spouse Inheritance

Posted on January 29, 2013 in Family Law

In In re Estate of Doman, the Illinois Appellate Court issued a ruling on October 11, 2012 that helps to clarify the importance of a Will in a marriage and a divorce, and potentially, a revocable trust, depending on circumstances.

Trial Court Proceedings:

In the Doman case, when Mark Doman died on July 4, 2011, his wife Sara and he were in the home stretch of their divorce. The trial court had issued a written dissolution judgment and reserved ruling on the additional issues on June 10, the status hearing was set for July 11. On July 5, Sara’s attorney called the court and informed the trial court of Mark’s death. The trial court then entered a docket that state, “Cause set for 7/11/11 is vacated. Cause is dismissed.”

Probate Court Proceedings:

Sara filed a petition in the probate court on September 28, 2011 stating that their divorce proceedings were dismissed and that she was Mark’s surviving spouse. She was seeking appointment as administrator of Mark’s estate. On October 13, Sara’s daughter Aimee (Sara’s child from a prior marriage whom Mark legally adopted) filed a counter argument. Aimee argued that the trial court’s June dissolution judgment on grounds only was a final judgment.