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While changes to the substance of the provisions in Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) dealing with custody and visitation may be the most significant of the changes the new law introduces, effective January 1, 2016, there are procedural changes...

Q&A forums on legal issues, and especially divorce and family law questions, are popular on the Internet.   One question seems to be asked more than most: what are grounds for a divorce.  The issue of grounds is fundamental, but many people have the wrong idea of...

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...

In past articles, we have described the substantive and procedural changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) dealing with parenting. Custody and visitation are terms that have been replaced with parenting time, care taking functions are...

Every new year brings new laws and amendments to old laws.  One law that has gone through many changes over the years is the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA).  Beginning January 1, 2014, the State Legislature has forged a new tool that is...

“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...

It is hard to think of planning for both bankruptcy and divorce, but by doing so you may put yourself in a better financial situation in the end.  If you are contemplating a divorce from your spouse and also laboring under financial debt and obligations that you...

The amount and/or percentage of a parent’s obligation for contribution to their children’s college expenses is a matter often left undetermined in a divorce settlement or judgment for dissolution of marriage.  Unless the parties have agreed in advance to the...

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,...

Now that we are more than a month into 2016, the thoughts of many people in the State who are going through a divorce or post-divorce proceedings are centered on the new Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage statute (the IMDMA).  The changes in the new divorce...