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Can Drug Use Impact Child Custody?
When child custody, which the state of Illinois now calls parenting time and allocation of decision-making, is an issue before the Court, the primary consideration by the Court is always going to be the best interest of the child/children. There are a variety of factors that the Court must consider when determining the best interests of the children, and a
Am I Ready to Hire a Divorce Attorney?
Table of ContentsHiring an Attorney “Early”Benefits of an Attorney in the Early StagesHiring a Divorce Attorney After Filing As Chicago divorce attorneys, a common question we often hear from potential clients is, “When is the right time for me to hire a divorce attorney?” People are often concerned about hiring an attorney too soon – what if their spouse doesn’t
Collaborative Divorce – Another Approach to Divorce
In my many years as a family law attorney in Illinois, most clients come to me ready to divorce—preferably yesterday. They are coming from unhappy, but not overly acrimonious, marriages. No one is throwing clothes out the window, crashing cars, or setting anything on fire. For most couples, splitting up isn’t about drama. Rather, it’s about discontentment, frustration, and disappointment.
Surviving Finanically After Divorce in Chicago
Divorce can take a financial toll on any family that goes through it. Post-divorce, families are essentially required to run two households on the same amount of income with which they used to only run one household. So, logically, it makes sense that expenses and spending would be different post-divorce. This is why it is so important to have a
Child Custody and Visitation Rights for Third Parties
In Illinois, the laws surrounding custody and visitation rights extend beyond just parents. Third parties, such as grandparents, stepparents, or other family members, may also seek custody or visitation rights under certain circumstances. The applicable laws are designed to prioritize the best interests of the child while also recognizing the importance of maintaining familial relationships. Third Parties Seeking Custody Illinois
Warning! Tax Issues in a Chicago Divorce
Table of Contents5 Important Tax Implications in a Divorce1. Filing taxes during the divorce process and after:2. Property Division3. Retirement Accounts4. Family or Marital Business5. Child Tax Deductions and CreditsGet Advice from a Chicago Divorce Attorney There are a lot of moving parts going on at once in a divorce case – calculating child support and maintenance, determining a parenting
Is a Postnuptial Agreement Right for You?
Table of ContentsWhen a Postnuptial Agreement May Be a Good DecisionFinancial ChangesOlder CouplesNew MarriagesCouples with ChildrenReconciliationSeek Advice from a Family Law Attorney Most individuals are familiar with prenuptial agreements. A post-nuptial agreement is something that is not talked about as much. Where a prenuptial agreement is entered into before a couple ties the knot, a postnuptial agreement is entered into
