When a marriage is ending, staying under the same roof can quickly become uncomfortable. You may be sleeping in separate rooms. Conversations may turn into arguments. One spouse may be telling the other to leave. Or you may simply feel that moving out would make the situation easier for everyone. But before packing your belongings and finding somewhere else to stay, there is an important question to ask: Should you move out before filing for divorce? There is no one answer th

What happens if your ex introduces a new partner to your child too soon? Learn how Illinois courts handle new relationships and parenting concerns after divorce.

Child support is designed to help meet a child’s financial needs after parents separate. Illinois uses an “income shares” model to calculate child support, which takes both parents’ incomes into account.