Collaborative Family Divorce Law
When couples wish to end a marriage, and minimize their stress or any hostility that’s usually associated with litigated divorce, collaborative family divorce lawyers in or near Chicago can provide…
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Topics about family law to keep you informed and empowered.
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How Does a Collaborative Divorce Work?
Divorce can be a challenging and bewildering process, with many emotions involved. It often entails acquiring legal representation, court appearances, and a substantial investment of time and money. Nonetheless, couples…
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What Is A Collaborative Divorce Process?
What is a collaborative divorce process? A collaborative divorce is a non-adversarial approach to ending a marriage. It involves both parties and their respective attorneys working together to reach a…
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What are Restricted Stock Units?
If you are going through a divorce, you likely have many questions about the division of assets, such as stock. What are restricted stock units, and how are they divided…
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What is Alimony?
If you and your spouse have been considering divorce, you may have a lot of questions, especially regarding alimony, spousal support or spousal maintenance. At Conniff & Keleher, we understand…
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Business Division in Divorce
The division of property during a divorce is a relatively straightforward process in Illinois, as Illinois is an “equitable division” state. This means that all marital property will be equitably…
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High-Income Earners and Alimony
Determining whether one spouse is responsible for paying alimony, or spousal support, following a divorce can actually be a complex process. Courts do not simply tell the spouse earning the…
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Uncontested Divorce
What is the difference between an uncontested divorce in Chicago and an amicable divorce? An amicable divorce is one in which the parties are willing and able to negotiate regarding…
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How are Business Assets Divided in Divorce?
If you are a business owner who is going through a divorce in Illinois, you may be wondering about the division of assets. How are business assets divided in divorce?…
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Changes to Illinois Custody Law: Part 2 – Allocation of Parenting Time & Relocation
Read Part 1 Allocation of Parenting Time The 2016 changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (the “Act”) appear to be the Illinois legislature’s acknowledgment that, in…
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James T. Keleher named Partner at Conniff & Keleher, LLC
Conniff & Keleher, LLC is proud to announce that James T. Keleher has become the firm’s newest partner. After working for ten years at Conniff & Keleher, LLC, this latest…
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Changes to Illinois Custody Law: Allocation of Parenting Responsibilities & A Parenting Plan, Part 1
The Illinois legislature’s recent changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (“the Act”) is an attempt to adapt to the ever-evolving parenting roles in today’s society. While…