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March 31, 2019

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Divorce Litigation

What is a No-Fault Divorce in Illinois?

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...

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March 26, 2019

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Child Support

What is Child Support & What Does it Cover?

Child support is financial support paid by one parent to the other parent to support one or more children. This support can be either voluntary or court-ordered. Although divorcing parents...

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March 16, 2019

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Civil Union Divorce

Adultery & Divorce in Illinois: What You Need to Know About Infidelity and Dissolution of Marriage

Before January 1, 2016, Illinois divorce laws recognized fault grounds for divorce, including adultery, alcoholism, mental and physical abuse, and more. However, significant changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution...

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March 13, 2019

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Articles

Alimony in Illinois: Spousal Maintenance in 2019

In Illinois, 2019 brings changes to the system for payments of alimony, spousal maintenance, or spousal support. Here’s a summary of what to expect if you are contemplating divorce or...

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December 11, 2017

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Child Custody

Six Tips to Refine Your Parenting Skills

Being a parent is one of the toughest jobs a person can ever have, and good parenting can difficult for even the best of us. Even when you have the...

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October 30, 2017

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Divorce Litigation

Avoiding Lengthy, Expensive Divorce Litigation in Court

Divorce has a reputation for being a long, arduous and contentious process that pits both spouses against each other in a vicious, no-holds-barred court fight to determine everything including division...

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September 19, 2017

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Child Support

Understanding Family Law as it Pertains to Children

Going through a divorce is a stressful and overwhelming experience. When children are involved, however, the entire process may feel impossible to navigate. That’s where decision-making responsibility and parenting time...

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September 14, 2017

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Divorce

Even in Divorce There’s No Escape from Taxes

It’s not just the emotional turmoil and vitriol among loved ones that makes divorce such a challenging experience for Illinois families. It’s also a massive administrative undertaking that requires two...

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May 4, 2017

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Collaborative Divorce

Dealing with the Aftermath of Divorce

The aftermath of divorce proceedings can be quite emotional depending on the settlement, who has primary custody of the children, and what assets have been awarded. No matter how well...

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March 20, 2017

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Divorce

Your Assets in a High-Net-Worth Divorce

While all divorce proceedings are inherently stressful, emotional and difficult to navigate, high-net-worth divorce cases tend to be especially challenging. In these cases any investments, properties or assets accumulated over...

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March 15, 2017

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Parentage

Grandparent and Third-Party (Non-Parent) Rights to Children in Illinois

Do Non-Parents Have Standing to Bring a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Illinois? Yes, but only in certain limited circumstances. (more…)

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February 17, 2017

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Civil Union Divorce

Maybe It’s Time to Consider a Divorce

Marriage is seen by many as an institution that will stand the test of time. Nobody gets married with the intention to separate at some point, but years of misery...

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