Anderson Boback & Marshall

Understanding International Child Custody

Published April 19, 2018

Categorized as Adoption, Child Custody, Family Law

The world is becoming more global and families, now more than ever, are less tied down to one city, one state, or even one country. When a couple with children decides to end their relationship, the already emotional process can become even more complex if the separating parents wish to live in different states or

Can the Court Make You Pay Your Spouse’s Legal Fees in a Divorce?

Posted By Janice Boback

Published April 11, 2018

Categorized as Divorce

When parties cannot agree on the terms of their divorce, they must litigate. Litigation can be costly and time-consuming, involving multiple court appearances and the discovery process. Despite the expense, many proceed with litigation. In Illinois, the court can order you to pay your spouse’s attorney fees during divorce in Illinois. Awards for Interim Fees

Supreme Court rules on the Hobby Lobby case

Posted By Kimberly Anderson

Published March 23, 2018

Categorized as Illinois Family Law

In a decision likely to impact a case involving a Highland company, the Supreme Court says corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives for women. The justices’ 5-4 decision Monday is the first time that the high court has ruled that

We Shouldn’t Condone Domestic Violence from Anyone

Posted By Kimberly Anderson

Published March 23, 2018

Categorized as Orders of Protection

All too often we hear about domestic violence, and when a photo is shown of the perpetrator, it often depicts a person who we believe looks like a person who would inflict violence on a person. The photo shows a man (typically) who looks dirty and is wearing a “wife beater t-shirt.” I often wonder

Benefits of an Agreed Divorce (Uncontested Divorce)

Posted By Janice Boback

Published March 17, 2018

Categorized as Divorce

Most people decide to get married because they are in love. They want to start a life together. They believe their love will continue to grow over time but what happens when life doesn’t go as planned? You and your spouse may have discussed divorce. You may have been served with a petition for dissolution