Topics about family law to keep you informed and empowered.
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,…
The biggest difference between a prenuptial agreement (prenup) and a postnuptial agreement (postnup) is timing. A prenup is created before a couple gets married, while a postnup is created after…
“Setting the right tone” is a commonly overlooked element at the outset of a divorce. Although it’s true that some divorces will ultimately become adversarial in nature because of the…
Our clients frequently ask us how their property will be divided in their divorce. People grow attached to certain possessions and worry that splitting with their spouse will force them…
When it comes to divorce, financial complexities are magnified for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). One area where this is especially true is spousal support, often referred to as alimony or maintenance.…
If you have been reading about the new tax laws that are going into effect in 2018, you are not alone. How will these new tax laws affect you and…
In Illinois, parents often wonder exactly when child support ends and how long their financial responsibilities continue after a divorce or separation. The answer depends on several factors, including whether the child…
Family law cases are often emotional in nature, which can lead to poor and reactive decisions. There are a lot of mistakes one can make in a family law case…
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it numerous difficulties and uncertainties that many individuals have never before experienced. As couples and families across the country adjust to life during quarantine…
Life doesn’t stop after a divorce decree is finalized. In Illinois, financial and parenting circumstances can shift unexpectedly—demanding legal updates to child support, custody, or alimony arrangements. That’s where post-decree…
Although many people still talk about custody in the wake of divorce, Illinois no longer uses the term. The Court usually decides who gets parental responsibilities when married parents divorce;…
Illinois has allowed no-fault divorces as part of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) for some time, but revisions to the IMDMA in 2016 turned Illinois into…