If you want an uncontested divorce in Illinois, you probably realize it’s the quickest and most affordable way to get divorced in Illinois. That’s the great benefit of actually amicably handling matters with your spouse. As an Illinois divorce lawyer, I routinely help couples who know that peacefully divorcing is the way to go. But know this: sometimes, a desire to get along can create risks for the future.
The point of a divorce is to cut ties – not to make yourselves business partners in your future post-divorce life. I wrote this article about that aspect of divorcing. (more…)