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Divorce is a difficult experience. It is most difficult when minor children are involved and custody is disputed. If the parents cannot find a way to reach an agreement on the terms of custody and visitation, going to court is the only way to a resolution. In a...
Roughly half of all marriages end in divorce. If divorce seems like a real possibility for your marriage, for whatever reason, do some research and ready yourself by learning what to expect. Find an attorney who is experienced and is a “good fit” for you. In the...
“Cases of Hope Solo, Ray Rice spotlight domestic violence stereotypes” reads the headline. “Domestic Violence and Celebrities -It Affects All of Us” reads another headline. Domestic violence is not just a problem in the NFL or for high profile celebrities. The problem...
As October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we continue our focus on the subject of domestic violence with a look at the four remedies against domestic violence available under Illinois law. Victims of domestic violence need the support of friends, family,...
The impact of new Illinois maintenance guidelines will be felt for cases divorce cases filed on or after January 1, 2015. Both payors and recipients of maintenance have long complained in Illinois about the lack of standards by which maintenance is established and...
I read an article the other day indicating that children who come from divorced homes ingest more sugary drinks than children who come from intact families. It led me to wonder how many other habits leading to potentially lifelong consequences are impacted by the...
One common concern I repeatedly hear from people is whether a variation in overtime (or income generally) will impact child support. When the parent who owes child support regularly works overtime, receives bonuses or works on commission, and the income varies, these...
Custody and parenting time issues can be among the most difficult Family Law matters to resolve. Situations and issues involving children often increase the emotional in toil in the divorce process, sometimes escalating hostilities between the parties, and often...
As a husband and father of young children, I want to insure that my wife and children will be provided for if something happens to me. To provide for them, I have purchased life insurance, as many people in my position will do. I am occasionally surprised, though,...
Following successive major changes to Illinois marriage law in 2011 (civil unions), 2013 (same-sex marriage) and 2014 (spousal maintenance (alimony) provisions) the Illinois legislature has now passed, and the Governor has signed, a complete rewrite of the Illinois...