Divorce FAQ
The emotional strain of a divorce can be even more painful when you’re unsure how to go about getting one. You may be asking yourself, “Should I get a divorce,”…
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Topics about family law to keep you informed and empowered.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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.
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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…