Sometimes, people decide to file for a divorce immediately. For example, those who find out about a spouse’s affair or are subjected to physical abuse may instantly lose all interest in the marriage and want to get out as soon as possible. In other...
St. Charles Family Law Blog
Custody disputes and your outlook on the future
There are a lot of different issues that can arise with disputes over child custody. For example, a couple may have stress over how custody will be awarded, or how a particular parent having more or less time with their child will affect the child’s life. There...
Dealing with unexpected problems and child support payments
For many parents, paying child support on time can be very difficult. Many people live from one paycheck to the next, and some have an extremely hard time staying current on what they owe. Unfortunately, this can become even more difficult (or even impossible) when an...
Sleep problems as a result of divorce
The divorce process can turn someone’s life upside down in different ways, whether they face financial challenges as a result of family law issues such as child support or property division or they have high stress levels due to a dispute involving the custody...
How do I get a child custody modification?
For divorced parents, sharing custody time of your children often is a struggle, especially as children get older and are spending more time with friends and being involved in extracurricular activities. However, how do you know when you might need a court-ordered...
Social media and custody disputes
There are many different factors that you may need to review if you are in the midst of a dispute over child custody, or you anticipate that such a dispute will arise in the near future. You should always look out for your child’s best interests, and you should...
Should the marital home be sold in divorce?
Going through a divorce is an emotional rollercoaster. Many couples with children want to give their kids some stability during this difficult time and see keeping the family home as a key way to do that. By staying, the children can keep going to the same school and...
Can a small business be considered marital property?
If you own your own business and are going through a divorce, you may be wondering if your business can be considered marital property. The short answer is: yes. Small businesses are like any other asset in a marriage. If a judge deems your business to be marital...
Depression and custody issues
People may become depressed for countless reasons, but the divorce process can be especially tough from an emotional point of view. After their marriage comes to an end, people may become depressed because of the various ways in which their lives change, and the...
Terminal illness and custody disputes
Those who are struggling with a terminal illness may be facing many different hardships, whether they are depressed due to their health or they are facing physical and financial problems associated with their health crisis. For people in this position, the divorce...


