Custody… What Should We Include in Our Illinois Parenting Plan? 15 Jul 2022March 7, 2023 Making arrangements for your children during a divorce is a difficult process. It requires the understanding that, no matter what disagreements you have with your spouse, your children need both…
Divorce… How Can Family Law Mediation Help a Couple Resolve Conflicts During Divorce? 8 Jul 2022March 7, 2023 Many people assume that the decision to end their marriage is the most difficult part of divorce. Unfortunately, many divorcing spouses find that reaching an agreement about the terms of…
Divorce… Can We Get an Annulment? We Got Married and It Is Terrible. 1 Jul 2022March 7, 2023 Annulments are often used in an unserious light as the fodder of many alcohol-fueled Las Vegas wedding jokes. Yet the reasons for getting an annulment are important and necessary for…
Divorce High Net Worth Individuals Face Unique Challenges During Divorce 27 May 2022March 7, 2023 Couples in Illinois who have assets or incomes that could categorize them as being “high net worth” are often seen by outsiders as being uniquely privileged or immune from the…
Divorce I’m Worried I Will Lose My Pension In My Divorce. What Can I Do? 20 May 2022March 7, 2023 Pensions and other retirement funds are essential aspects of many individuals’ long-term financial planning. It can take enormous sacrifices and years of hard work in the hope of a secure…
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…
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…
