Many couples filing for divorce chose to remain living together while the divorce is pending. Sometimes couples remain living together for financial reasons, sometimes because they don’t want to be apart from the children, and sometimes because both parties are both too stubborn to move. However, in many of these cases a time comes when
Continue Reading »It’s crucial to find the right team members to help you get through your divorce. I recommend working with people who have personalities who compliment yours and who will constantly be sure your case is heading in the direction to achieve your goals. Divorce can be emotional, expensive, and extremely confusing. Having the right team
Continue Reading »A prove-up hearing is used in divorce cases to request approval from the state of the property settlement agreement and any custodial arrangements. A “prove-up” is another word for a final hearing regarding a divorce proceeding. It is usually no more than thirty minutes and conducted in front of a judge in open court. The
Continue Reading »Illinois family law provides protection for disabled adults through the well-defined disabled adult guardianship laws. Guardians can be appointed in Illinois when an adult is unable to fully manage their property, handle their finances and when they are unable to care for themselves on a day to day basis. Most of us do not think
Continue Reading »50-50 parenting time is a reality to some judges in Illinois. They begin their analysis with “let’s give each parent 50/50 time and then review the factors to determine if that should not be the case.” Although 50-50 parenting time is often requested and often granted, it is inconsistent with the current law’s emphasis on
Continue Reading »Today the number of children of incarcerated parents is staggering. It is estimated that over 5 million children in the U.S. have had parents who are or were incarcerated at some time during their childhood. In Cook County studies have shown that up to 10% of children in the city have parents who are or
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