You might be concerned that an affair or adultery will impact your divorce. Marital misconduct is not taken into consideration when dividing up property in Illinois or deciding a child custody arrangement, at least not formally. For the person who has been scorned, the desire for revenge can make the divorce and negotiations more difficult. […]
Category Archives: Divorce
In my experience, there are several common fears that most divorce clients have as they enter a process that will dramatically change their lives. Those fears start with: What are their post-divorce finances going to look like? Are they going to be able to afford the same lifestyle they had before? Are they going to […]
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Mar
Mar
Many people are wondering if the governor’s shelter at home order affects parenting time or visitation schedules. It does not. You should still continue with your parenting time/visitation schedules. Some parents have provisions in the parenting agreements that state one parent has all “school holidays.” School might be out or still in session remotely (it’s […]
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Apr
Apr
At the Law Offices of Patrick Markey, P.C., we strive to help our clients successfully navigate all facets of the legal separation and divorce process in Illinois, including property division and maintenance payments. Divorce can be a trying experience, let us help. Watch this video about guiding you through the process of divorce. Divorce Law […]
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Nov
Nov
Don’t wait years to get divorced I hear a lot of people use the term “legally separated” incorrectly. When it is said, they are usually trying to state that they are living separate and apart from their spouse and don’t consider themselves with that person anymore. They usually are living separate lives both emotionally and […]
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Mar
Mar
Divorce can be very financially bad for a family. Two separate households increases the family’s bills substantially. Double the utilities and housing payment. That alone can break a family. Unfortunately, many families that are getting divorced had financial problems during their marriage which help lead to the divorce. One or both spouses spent irresponsibility or […]
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Feb
Feb
Divorce is almost always a painful experience. But you can limit the pain to your finances if you use your lawyer more effectively. All cases are different and some of the suggestions in this guide may not be appropriate for your case. But for most, these suggestions will steer you away from the pitfalls that […]
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Nov
Nov
Many people come to my office tell me they want the case to be done quickly. The thought of a long divorce case makes them sick, and it should. However, many people are not willing to do what it takes to make their divorce quicker because their ego gets in the way. The following are […]
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May
May
Everyone knows it can be very difficult and expensive to get divorced even if you have been married a short time. Would some of these individuals not be getting divorced (or not have married) if they would have received pre-marital legal counseling or premarital legal counseling? Premarital counseling would discuss sharing finances, financial goals, dispute […]
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Mar
Mar
Leveling the Playing Field This law was enacted in 1997 to allow both parties in a divorce, custody or other domestic relations case seek interim attorneys fees from the other party. The party would need to show that they do not have the ability to pay their own fees, or that the other party has […]