Expert Divorce Lawyers in Belvidere at Crosby & Crosby Law
Divorce is the legal process for ending a marriage, and the attorneys at Crosby & Crosby Law, in their practice of family law, have many years of experience working with couples and assisting them in getting through the dissolution of their marriages.
Types of Divorce
Generally, there are four types of divorce, and these are a divorce that:
- Includes marital property and children.
- Includes children but no marital property.
- Does not include children but does include marital property.
- Includes neither children nor marital property.
In Illinois, Irreconcilable Differences
In Illinois, a petition for the dissolution of a marriage or a petition for divorce requires no stated reason other than “irreconcilable differences.” The use of that term means the parties involved do not have to state a reason for the divorce – such as adultery or abuse – other than having differences that cannot be overcome, and the marriage has failed.
As practicing divorce attorneys in Belvidere, IL and surrounding communities, we know that it is never easy to decide on divorce, but not having to prove anything other than “irreconcilable differences” makes the process less difficult.
Issues Commonly Involved in a Divorce
It is essential to remember that whatever the type of divorce, of the four types we have listed above, the following are issues that are likely to be involved.
Marital Property
This would include any property obtained by either party during the marriage, such as bank accounts, real estate, vehicles, investments, and businesses, among others.
Marital Debts
These would include things such as joint credit cards, mortgages, student loan debt, car loans, and business debts.
Parental Rights
This issue involves things such as primary custody, parenting time schedules, supervised visitation, and even grandparents’ rights.
Parental Responsibilities
Closely linked to Parental Rights, this area involves matters such as academic and medical decision making and co-parenting.
Spousal Support
Formerly known as alimony, Spousal Support may be temporary or long term, and the duration and amount of support varies from case to case.
Child Support
Like Spousal Support, Child Support varies by case and is based on considerations such as the number of children, parental income, and health insurance for the child or children, among other factors.
Child Expenses
These are based on the needs and activities of the child and include such things as school enrollment, extracurricular activities, and uncovered health expenses.
Health Insurance
Millions of Americans get their health insurance through their employer or their spouse’s employer. An essential thing to remember is that you do not have the right to remove your spouse from their health coverage during the divorce proceedings.
These are among the many issues that come up during the course of divorce proceedings, and you can go here to find a more complete discussion of these matters.
Experienced, Caring Divorce Attorneys at Your Side
Whatever course of action you decide upon, an amicable divorce settlement or courtroom representation, the divorce attorneys at Crosby & Crosby Law will stand with you and provide experienced guidance during this trying time in your life.
With the firm of Crosby & Crosby by your side, you are never alone. If you need a divorce attorney in Belvidere, IL, we urge you to contact our law firm to schedule an initial consultation.
