While every marriage is unique, most couples reside in the same home, have joint credit cards and bank accounts, and have joint debts. Rarely do they find themselves caught up in arguing over what belongs to whom. Unfortunately, divorce often changes all that. What was once shared freely must now be divided – and that can be tricky business. Learn more about dividing marital assets in an Illinois divorce, including how to determine which assets are considered a part of the marital estate, and which may not be, with help from the following information.

The Marital Estate

Divorce impacts everyone involved, but children are often more sensitive to the separation. They can become depressed or angry. They might withdraw from family and friends, or they may start to do poorly in school. Some become anxious. Others regress. Still, some may act out and become violent or destructive. Thankfully, parents can reduce the risk and long-term impact of these possible issues. The following explains how.

Breaking the News

Divorce is generally seen as an emotionally painful process, but some divorcees are putting a new spin on the traditionally isolating event. Rather than focus on the sadness and grief, they are celebrating a new beginning with their families and friends with parties and cakes. Some also let their vindictive side come out and purchase voodoo gingerbread cookies or take anti-wedding photos (some have even gone so far as to torch their wedding dress). Is this an option you should consider, or is this coping mechanism taking things a little too far?

What is a Divorce Celebration?

Of all the assets that a couple owns, the family home is often the most valuable. Unfortunately, the recent recession and nation’s lagging recovery has left many homeowners upside down in their mortgages. This can result in significant issues for couples going through a divorce. Thankfully, there are still options. Learn more with help from the following information on how to deal with the family home in divorce if you owe more than what it is worth.

Deed and Title Transfer “Buy-Out”

Parents often fear divorce because they worry about how their children will handle the split. One family is proving that the coping power of kids often rests in the behavior of their parents. Learn more about this intriguing couple, and how it is that they have managed to work through the divorce while still raising a happy, healthy toddler who knows, without a doubt, that his mom and dad both love him. 

Family Comes Together for Annual Photos