Who gets to stay on the farm during a divorce in Illinois is a question many agricultural families face when a marriage ends. The issue of who gets to stay on the farm during a divorce in Illinois can have significant implications for both spouses and the future of the agricultural operation. Unlike many divorces in which spouses simply move …
In this blog we share, “Divorce and the Family Farm in Illinois: Preserving the Farm Legacy℠,” a concern that frequently arises for farming families in Champaign, Shelbyville, and throughout Central Illinois. When a divorce involves a family farm, the stakes often feel higher than in other cases because the outcome can affect not only the spouses but also children, extended …
Divorce is never easy, but when it involves a family farm, the process can become even more complex. Farming isn’t just a business, it’s a lifestyle, a legacy, and often, a source of family pride. A farm divorce in Illinois requires careful planning to ensure both spouses are treated fairly while protecting the farm’s long-term viability. In this blog, we …
If you follow me then you know that I loooooove Alternative Dispute Resolution. In fact, I’m a trained mediator myself and I teach mediation as an adjunct professor at the University of Illinois School of Law. There is nothing that gives my heart more joy (well, except for puppies and baby goats) when I am able to resolve divorces through …
I just love it when my writing hits the press! And I especially love it when it combines my two passion areas — family law and agriculture law. I am honored to have authored the Fact Sheets on family law issues in agriculture with the National Agriculture Law Center. You can review them individually here or the packet here.