Paternity can play a large role in various facets of family law, from child custody to child support to parenting time. When a man is recognized as the father of... Read More
What is a civil union? It's a legally recognized relationship between two people with state-level protections for the couple. Like domestic partnerships, civil unions originated as an alternative course of... Read More
When a couple chooses to dissolve their marriage, there is often more focus put on what to do during a divorce than what not to do during a divorce. The... Read More
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... Read More
The decision to end your marriage is never an easy one. If you’ve resolved to proceed with a divorce, there are other important decisions which are yet to be made,... Read More
Divorce can be a messy affair, even when both parties work together amicably and with a Chicago divorce lawyer they trust. There are a number of services, accounts and assets... Read More
What most children of divorce want most is the love, support, and presence of both of their parents. Divorce is often as difficult, if not more so, for children involved... Read More
What does decree mean? It is an official order issued by a legal authority. Post-decree proceedings can occur after a divorce, dissolution of marriage, judgment of paternity, or legal separation... Read More
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;... Read More
Marriage isn't for everyone. It may appeal to one couple, while another couple is content living together without a formal ceremony or marriage license. The latter is what is called... Read More
To put it simply, a prenuptial agreement is a contract between two people who plan to marry. The couple doesn't need to be legally married to enter into a prenuptial... Read More
Divorce isn't easy, and neither are the painful readjustments that accompany it. Transitions and visitation are difficult — emotionally, mentally, and logistically. Co-parenting can get especially tricky when young children... Read More