Infidelity in marriage is becoming increasingly common. In some states across America, cheating could be enough for a court to grant the other spouse full custody and other beneficial terms in a divorce. In the State of Illinois, which is considered a “no-fault” state, neither spouse is considered responsible for a marriage breaking apart and both need to share parental responsibilities regardless of why they are splitting up.
You may have cheated on your spouse, but that has nothing to do with how you are as a parent. If you are a parent thinking about divorce in the State of Illinois and you had an affair, a DuPage County, IL divorce lawyer can help you understand the process and advocate on your behalf.
What Is a No-Fault Divorce State?
In the past, people needed to prove to the courts why they deserved to be granted a divorce. They needed to provide the court with their “grounds for divorce.” Grounds generally included abuse, infidelity, or abandonment. But in 2016, the State of Illinois decided that from then on, couples no longer need to present the grounds for their divorce. Neither spouse needs to worry that their reputation will be ruined in divorce court.
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