Divorce Lawyers Rockford IL - Common Questions About Divorce

Rockford IL

04 March, 2021

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Divorce Lawyers Rockford ILWhat is a No-Fault Divorce? In Illinois, the only grounds for divorce are irreconcilable differences, and thus, every divorce is a “no-fault” divorce. This is a departure from prior law, which allowed a spouse to allege that the other had committed wrongs like abandonment or extreme and repeated mental cruelty. What is an Uncontested Divorce? An uncontested divorce is when both parties negotiate and come to an agreement on all of the issues surrounding the divorce prior to filing. An uncontested divorce can be completed with a single court appearance and is inexpensive. What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce? Like a divorce, a legal separation is a formal court proceeding that can resolve issues such as spousal maintenance, child support and allocation of parenting time and responsibility while the parties live separate and apart. However, unlike a divorce, a legal separation does not permanently end the marriage and allows for the possibility of reconciliation. If reconciliation does not occur, the ultimate divorce may be less contentious and costly after legal separation because many of the issues surrounding the divorce have already been resolved in the previous court proceeding. What is Marital Property? As a general rule, any assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage are considered marital property during a dissolution proceeding and are subject to division by the court. Exceptions include assets received by gift or inheritance by a spouse during the marriage. Such gifts and inheritances are considered that party’s non-marital property and are not subject to division by the court during a divorce. Canfield & McKenna Attorneys at Law1111 S Alpine Rd. #704Rockford, IL 61108815-968-7200 https://canfieldmckennalaw.com...