Illinois law does offer a Joint Simplified Dissolution of Marriage. This is a much more streamlined option compared to a contested divorce. It allows couples with no kids, limited assets, and a full agreement to move more quickly through parts of the process. It can greatly reduce the time and cost of a traditional divorce….
Transformative mediation refers to a style of family-law dispute resolution that is becoming more common in DuPage County and throughout Illinois. The goal is not simply to reach a settlement, but to help spouse shift how they communicate with one another. It teaches them to resolve conflict differently, so that it empowers less conflict in…
If you’re ready to separate and end your marriage, you may be wondering about which process is the right fit for you. For Downers Grove couples, knowing whether collaborative divorce or litigation is the most appropriate choice can seem difficult on your own. The right option ultimately depends on your goals and the level of…
Parents in Downers Grove are allowed to get an uncontested divorce, as long as you meet all of the requirements. Uncontested divorces are much faster and cheaper compared to a contested divorce. This makes them ideal when you and the other parent can agree on all major issues (or get to an agreement with some…
A collaborative divorce is an effective way to end a marriage with less conflict. This formal process is designed to reduce the typical stress of a courtroom battle and reduce the total costs associated with a divorce. How long a Downers Grove collaborative divorce depends greatly on many factors. We explore what can impact the…
An uncontested divorce is an effective and cost-efficient way to terminate your marriage with much less stress than a litigated case. When you agree on all of the major issues, you can follow a streamlined process. There are still specific steps you must follow, and the process can still be quite complicated. Having an attorney…
Couples are often looking for an alternative to a knock-out drag-out divorce battle. They can be expensive, emotionally draining, and take a very long time. Instead, certain alternatives may help foster agreements to resolve the termination of marriage more amicably. But there are differences between an amicable divorce and a cooperative divorce as those phrases…
Couples going through a divorce in Downers Grove may have heard that mediation is a part of the divorce process. But this might make you wonder if it is actually required. The answer will depend on your particular case. Illinois courts can use mediation when they want to, especially in child-related cases. A court can…
Divorce mediation can help you resolve the issues you face as you prepare to end your marriage. It can greatly reduce the cost and stress of an Illinois divorce. But do you need an attorney to help you with this? You are not required to have a lawyer, but doing a mediation without one can…
For many Illinois couples, an uncontested divorce is far preferable to a knock-out drag-out contested divorce. It is much less expensive, less contentious, and less disruptive to children. To qualify for an uncontested divorce, you need to agree on every issue. Any disagreement could mean the case must go to trial. At Kulerski & Cornelison,…
