After working extremely long hours at a law firm while raising two kids, a Chicago woman is ready to retire. She has been dreaming of moving out of the city to Tower Lakes, Illinois. Knowing Tower Lakes has been ranked one of Illinois’s best places to live, she is looking forward to the rural feel. Walking along the lake through the trees will help her finally de-stress and take better care of her health. Her husband is also looking forward...

A Chicago area couple has had it with each other. They have tried to keep their relationships civil in front of their three teenage children, wanting them to grow up in a loving home. They can no longer remain civil with each other and know it will be better for the kids if they divorced. However, they are worried about how they will pay for their children's college prep and college expenses. Their children are in 9th, 10th, and 12th...

A Chicago couple was delighted when they found out they were expecting. Their son ended up being born after only 25 weeks of gestation. While he did survive, he lives with multiple health issues, including cerebral palsy, feeding issues, and epilepsy. The stress of their son’s chronic illness caused the couple to drift apart emotionally. The wife would like to get a divorce, but she quit her job to care for her son. Her husband’s insurance benefits are excellent, and...

Palatine, Illinois, is a charming village that was established in 1866 and located Northwest of Chicago. With a population of only 65,000, Palatine offers Chicago commuters a refreshing amount of small-town charm. Despite the family-friendly and suburban feel, Palatine couples are not immune from divorce. If you are a resident of Palatine considering divorce, you are not alone. Some of the most common causes of divorce in Palatine are as follows: Lack of Commitment Lack of commitment is one of...

After working extremely hard for decades, a Chicago couple decides to purchase a lake house in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. They have been feeling the stress of their real estate company more and it is taking a toll on their health and their marriage. They loved that Lake Geneva is close to the Chicago area and provides tons of natural beauty and wide open spaces. They were able to purchase a gorgeous lake house. While they both enjoy their lake house,...

The mother of three adolescent children just found out that her husband has been having an affair. She is devastated and does not know how to move forward. She decides it is time to pull the plug on her marriage after her husband refuses to show any signs of remorse. The mother chooses not to tell her children about the adultery so they will continue to hold a high opinion of their father. However, her husband is pushing for full...

Would you like to pursue 50/50 custody in Illinois? If so, understanding how custody works is the first step. In Illinois, judges prefer to allow parents to decide how to split up their responsibilities and parenting time independently or during mediation outside of the court. However, when the parents cannot decide how to divide custody, a family court judge will decide. Judges use multiple factors to determine how the parents will share custody. Except in rare circumstances, courts try to...

A Chicago couple decided to move out of downtown Chicago and give their young children some space to play. They found a beautiful home in the Village of North Barrington and have enjoyed living in a more spacious area. A few years passed by, and the husband began coming home from work later and later. When his wife asked him about it, he blamed it on Chicago traffic and late work meetings. One night, she saw a text come across...

The Village of North Barrington, Illinois, is a charming area located around 35 miles northwest of Chicago. North Barrington is home to many beautiful properties. Recently, a couple who owns one of the many stunning properties in North Barrington decided to file for divorce. The wife realized that her husband had taken out several large and risky business loans without her knowledge. She knows it is time to pull the plug on her marriage but does not want to lose...

A Schaumburg couple learned that their son has autism when he still was not talking at age 3. Their son’s special needs became all-consuming. Between therapy and special lessons, the wife felt she could no longer keep her position as vice president of a small start-up. Her husband promised her that he was okay with her quitting her job. As the years went on, however, they began to bicker more and more with each other over finances. The husband began...

A couple who recently celebrated their 15th wedding anniversary has decided to get divorced. The wife is a functioning alcoholic. Although she can show up to work and come home, she is barely able to parent. Despite trying to help his wife for years, the husband has realized that there is nothing more he can do. He would like custody of their children, knowing that his wife cannot take care of them while constantly drinking alcohol. The wife, infuriated, tries...

A South Barrington, Illinois, couple recently celebrated their 10th wedding anniversary. The wife took great care to plan an anniversary celebration at a charming restaurant in the Foundry in South Barrington. She was surprised to find that one of her and her husband's mutual friends, whom her husband had dated long before they were married, came to their anniversary party. She noticed her husband spending a significant amount of time chatting with this woman. Later that night, she noticed his...

A South Barrington, Illinois, couple who own a retail business together have just overcome a challenging year. Their customers are returning to shop in person, and they are recovering from an economic downturn. Unfortunately, the same cannot be said about their marriage. After 15 years of marriage, running a business together has become too much of a strain on their relationship, causing non-stop arguments. The wife has realized that all of her teenagers would likely be out of the house...

The CEO of a successful Chicago business finally found the right woman while attending a work conference. They decide to settle down in Barrington, a northwest Chicago suburb. Knowing he has substantial wealth, the CEO presses his fiancee to sign a prenuptial agreement. She convinces him not to sign a prenup, promising that they will split all of their expenses equally once they are married. Their plan sounds reasonable, but they begin to show resentment toward each other soon after...

After her divorce from her first husband, a Barrington-area woman decided to start her life anew. She finally applied for her dream job and got it. Her future was beginning to look rosy, and she could place her children at her dream school. Just when she thought her life could not get any better, she met a successful, charming businessman. After a whirlwind romance, they decide to get married within a few months. During the honeymoon stage, they enjoyed their...