Topics about family law to keep you informed and empowered.
Introduction Divorce requires honesty and transparency about finances. When one spouse suspects the other of hiding assets, the process can become more stressful and complicated. Unfortunately, concealed income or property…
An LLC can become one of the most important assets in an Illinois divorce, especially when one or both spouses own a business, receive income from the company, or helped…
Executive compensation can make divorce asset division more complex, especially when one spouse receives restricted stock units, stock options, bonuses, deferred compensation, or non-qualified retirement benefits. These assets may be…
Imputed income can become an important issue in an Illinois divorce when one spouse or parent is unemployed, underemployed, hiding income, working for cash, or reporting income that does not…
Life after divorce often brings new opportunities—new jobs, relationships, or support systems—that may require a move. For parents in Illinois, however, relocating with a child after divorce involves more than…
Parentage is the legal relationship between a child and a parent. In Illinois family law, establishing parentage can determine who has parental rights and responsibilities, who may request parenting time,…
Life insurance can become an important issue during divorce, especially when spouses need to divide assets, protect child support, secure maintenance, or update beneficiary designations. In Illinois, life insurance may…
If you are a custodial parent who wants to change your child’s last name, you may be wondering whether custody alone gives you the right to make that decision. In…
Many couples choose to live together without formally getting married. While this arrangement may feel similar to marriage, the legal implications can be very different, especially in Illinois. A common…
If you are considering divorce, knowing where to begin can feel overwhelming. Many people reach this stage after months or even years of uncertainty, and taking the first step is…
Introduction Child support in Illinois is financial support paid by one parent to the other to help cover the costs of raising one or more children. This support may be…
Introduction When facing divorce, many people assume that going to court is the only option. In Illinois, however, divorcing spouses may resolve some or all of their issues through alternative…