Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

What makes a military divorce different from a civilian divorce? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Friday, July 21, 2017. As a previous post discussed, divorces for military service members can be different and more complex when compared to civilian divorces. Because military laws apply to certain aspects, the process itself can be prolonged or complicated. Thus, those filing for a divorce should understand what protections are provided military members and what issues they should pay special attention to. What makes a military divorce different from a civilian divorce? It should be noted

Helping you through the military divorce process On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Friday, July 14, 2017. Spouses in Illinois and elsewhere can have careers that can significantly impact a marital relationship. While there is a wide variety of civilian careers that can do this, the demanding lifestyle of a military career can put strain and stress on a marriage. This is especially true when the military spouse is deployed or training in a different state. The lengthy separation for months and even years can cause a marriage to break, causing spouses to

The growing trend away from sole custody during divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, July 6, 2017. Parents always want what is best for their children. How can they help it? A child is his or her world, and during a divorce, parents in Illinois and elsewhere will do anything to limit the negative impact the process could have on the child. This requires not only considering the dissolution process itself but also how the post divorce life will look. In some cases, a parent might have so much animosity with their

New rules for determining child support in Illinois On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, June 29, 2017. Ensuring that the needs of a child are met during and after a divorce is necessary. While it is not always easy to work through these family law issues, taking the time to properly reach an amicable solution not only benefits the parents involved but also the child. Child support is often necessary to work out during a divorce. However, divorcing and divorced parents should note that the laws controlling this family law issue can often

What factors could help with child support modification? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, June 22, 2017. When parents in Illinois and elsewhere divorce, there are important family law issues that need to be addressed and ironed out. While any decision made in the dissolution process is likely to impact the children involved, it is often child custody and child support orders that impact children the most. Thus, it is not only important to carefully and properly draft these documents, but to also take necessary steps to enforce and modify them if issues

Helping you resolve family law issues during and after divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Thursday, June 15, 2017. Divorce issues have the tendency of impacting couples during and after the process is completed. For families in Illinois dealing with family law issues, these can range greatly and could be issues that need to be revisited several times post-divorce. While it is difficult to fathom that you will need to address issues you just resolved during divorce, when it comes to matters revolving around your children, parents should be prepared to continually revisit

Ways to reach a divorce settlement On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. Filing for divorce can be an emotional process to initiate and progress through. Nevertheless, divorcing couples in Illinois may still believe that divorce is in their best interests. Therefore, they will endure the ups and downs of the divorce process. Because litigation is often looked at as an emotional, lengthy and costly process, some divorcing couples seek alternative methods when reaching a divorce settlement. While litigation is a viable option when finalizing a divorce, this is not the only

Recent Supreme Court ruling could impact military divorces On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Friday, May 26, 2017. As a previous post highlighted, military couples in the area and nationwide have to go through a more complex process to end a marriage when compared to those going through a civilian divorce. Military laws have influence and power over the process, which often makes a military divorce more complex and challenging. The United States Supreme Court recently weighed in on an issue involving military divorce. The unanimous decision ruled in favor of a veteran

Guiding you through the military divorce process On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Thursday, May 18, 2017. With several major military bases in the state of Illinois, there are numerous military families residing in the state. While being married to a service member can be beneficial and life fulfilling, it can also be the cause of various marital problems. This is also why some military families much face the complex process of a military divorce. At the Stange Law Firm, P.C., our legal team understands that divorce in general is never easy. We

What are the different types of child custody arrangements? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, May 12, 2017. Divorcing with children can be a complex matter for parents in Illinois. Divorce not only signify the end of a marriage, but it also brings a change in family dynamics. A child will go from a one-family home to a two-home family, which can be a major life change. Thus, when parents are determining the parenting time they desire, it is crucial to consider the best interests of the child. What are the different types

What shared parenting means to Illinois parents and children On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, May 4, 2017. The divorce process alone is considered difficult and challenging for couples in Illinois and elsewhere. However, when children are added to the process, this can make an already difficult time more challenging. Parents must make life-changing decisions, and they are often unsure if these choices are truly in the best interests of their children. Although shared parenting is promoted as an ideal child custody arrangement, this is not always the end result for divorcing families.