Making Sure You Get the Child Support You Need
There are numerous reasons why you may not be receiving appropriate child support payments in Illinois. First and foremost, have you asked for child support? Did you work with a…
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Preparing for Mediation in Divorce
Mediation is a good option for individuals contemplating divorce because it gives parties more control over their divorce outcome than either litigation or traditional negotiation through divorce attorneys. In mediation,…
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New Maintenance Guidelines as of January 1, 2015 – A Game Changer
Much to the frustration of those going through a divorce in Illinois, the issue of maintenance (alimony or spousal support) has been a gray-area. Unlike child support, where the statute…
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Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in Divorce
(Adapted from A Presentation to Lilac Tree Attendees on the Nuts and Bolts of Finances in Divorce) In the litigation process, there is a focus on winning and losing. However,…
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Real Estate in Divorce – The Family Home, Part 2
Part 2 of 2 Read Part 1 For divorcing couples, the marital home is typically a highly charged emotional issue. Where there are children, it is desirable to look for…
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Real Estate in Divorce – The Family Home, Part 1
Part 1 of 2 Lyn C. Conniff & Elizabeth A. Teague What will happen with the house? This question can cause a high level of anxiety, stress and, potentially, conflict…
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The Collaborative Law Process
The “War of the Roses” makes for great theater. But in the real world, the Roses’ process of self- destruction is financially destructive, unnecessarily stressful, and immeasurably damaging to the…
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Do New Spouses Have An Obligation To Contribute To College Expenses?
Clients often ask if their new husband’s or wife’s income will be considered when determining that parent’s contribution to his or her child’s college expenses? After all, the new spouse…
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The Amicable Divorce
There is a common misconception that divorce is a nasty affair between two bitter spouses, acted out through forceful litigators and numerous trips to court. While such divorces do exist,…
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A Collaborative Divorce Can Save Your Business
Your small business is vulnerable. Not necessarily to theft, or natural disasters, or even economic downturns. Instead, your small business is vulnerable to domestic instability and to divorce. On…
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Parentage Actions in Illinois
As any parent knows, raising a child is one of the most rewarding challenges one can endure. So what options does a parent have when they find themselves with no…
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What To Know When Choosing Collaborative Divorce
The recession has forced many families to severely limit their disposable income and to make sacrifices they never intended on making. We have heard countless stories of people wanting or…