Adoption Fostering a child in Illinois 13 May 2022March 7, 2023 Fostering a child is deciding to take responsibility of and care for a child without parents and is a life-changing gift for children in the foster care system. Children within…
Custody Why Would A Court Order A Child Custody Evaluation? 13 May 2022March 7, 2023 Custody of child Issues of child custody are often among the most strongly disputed in Illinois divorces. Both parents, loving their children and believing they know what is best, may…
Divorce Can I Keep Private or Sensitive Information from The Public Record In My Divorce? 6 May 2022March 7, 2023 Confidential Stamp Shows Private Correspondence Or Documents Gone are the days when divorcing spouses had to publicly drag each other through the mud, revealing personal details about things like infidelity…
Divorce… A Mediator’s Role During Family Law Mediation in Illinois? 29 Apr 2022March 7, 2023 Divorce can sometimes make individuals much more stubborn and argumentative than they would normally be. If you are considering divorce, you may have concerns about how you and your spouse…
Divorce… Do Civil Union Partners Have the Same Rights as Divorcing Spouses? 22 Apr 2022December 11, 2024 Since 2014, same-sex marriage has been legal in Illinois. This means that same-sex married couples have the same rights and benefits under Illinois law as opposite-sex married couples, and it…
Paternity Can I prove paternity if my child’s father won’t cooperate? 30 Mar 2022March 7, 2023 Dealing with the issue of paternity is often stressful for men and women alike. Mothers need financial support from a child’s father and often struggle to get it; men, who…
Support Do Wealthy Spouses Pay More Spousal Support? 25 Mar 2022March 7, 2023 Nobody gets married in Illinois anticipating an eventual divorce, but the unfortunate reality is that couples must sometimes end unhealthy or unhappy relationships. Divorce requires many complex issues to be…
Divorce How Are High-Value Assets Divided in an Illinois Divorce? 18 Mar 2022March 7, 2023 Over the course of a marriage, couples accumulate assets that must be divided if they get divorced. Sometimes these assets, such as vehicles and savings accounts, are straightforward. Other times,…
Parental Rights and Responsibilities… Managing a Child’s Education in Child Support and Parenting Plans 11 Mar 2022March 7, 2023 Education is a crucial part of a young child’s life and an education that is well-managed early on can benefit a child for the rest of their lives. Although divorce…
PreNup What Should Be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement? 3 Mar 2022December 11, 2024 Couples in Illinois who are planning a wedding often want to preserve their personal financial interests and protect each other from hostile negotiations in the event of a divorce. The…
