Divorce Rates in the United States
Divorce, also known as a “dissolution of marriage,” is the legal process for ending a marriage, and is a quite common occurrence in the U.S. In fact, the U.S. has the 6th highest divorce rate in the world, and according to some researchers, 50% of marriages in this country will end in divorce. And with second and third marriages, the rate is even higher, 60% for second marriages and 73% for those married a third time.
Types of Divorce
As experienced divorce lawyers in Freeport, we know that when it comes to the dissolution of a marriage, there are essentially four types of divorce:
- Those that include marital property and children
- Those that include children but no marital propertyn
- Those that do not include children but do include marital propertyn
- Those that include neither children nor marital property
On occasion, we see uncontested divorces in which parties have mutually agreed to all terms before filing for divorce.
Divorce in Illinois
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 due to those differences, the marriage has failed.
As practicing divorce attorneys in Freeport, 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” can make the process somewhat less difficult.
Issues Commonly Involved in Divorce
It should be noted that any of the four types of divorce we have listed may include, but are not limited to, settlement of the following issues. These include:
- Division of marital property
- Marital debts
- Parental rights
- Parental responsibilities
- Child support
- Children’s expenses
- Spousal support (AKA alimony)
- Health insurance
For a more complete discussion of these divorce-related issues, and the legal matters associated with them, we invite you to learn more here.
Crosby & Crosby Law – Divorce Lawyers in Freeport
From this summary we’ve provided, you can see that there are many issues involved in ending a marriage through divorce. Unfortunately, the process can be extremely difficult, even acrimonious, and to arrive at a satisfactory resolution of all the issues involved, it can be very beneficial to have the experienced attorneys at Crosby & Crosby at your side.
If you are facing a pending divorce, we urge you to contact our family law firm for a free initial consultation and let us provide you the assistance and support you need during this very difficult time.
You can reach us online or by phone at (815)-367-6432 to discuss your case in detail with the knowledgeable legal team at Crosby & Crosby Law.
