Many men around America celebrate Father's Day every June, but for some the day meant to honor them can be a bitter pill to swallow. In Illinois and elsewhere, fathers of the children of divorce are having to fight to prove their value as parents. For one Illinois group, this has culminated in a tireless effort to redefine what it means to be a good dad when it comes to child custody.
Illinois men seeking alimony in divorce may face challenges
Dealing with insurance concerns during divorce critical
Over the course of a marriage, many assets can accrue that will need to be divided during a separation. But one thing Illinois couples facing divorce may not consider is how their insurance will be split. It is important to consider how such insurance plans as car, life, health and long-term care will be disseminated both in terms of benefits and responsibilities in the wake of a divorce.
Adoption a red flag for IRS thanks to flaw in system
IRS tax audits are unwelcome to anyone. But for certain families in Illinois and elsewhere, sweeping audits were the norm for the 2012 fiscal year. The reason, apparently, is adoption: families who had adopted a child or children were unfairly targeted for audits this year thanks to what is being called a "misguided practice" within the Internal Revenue Service.
