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Husband Appeal on Non-Modifiable Spousal Maintenance Award is Unsuccessful

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Categorized as Spousal Support

The parties signed an agreement that the husband would pay non-modifiable maintenance but then he quit his job.  Husband sought to modify the maintenance agreement then, stating that the agreement was required to expressly include the terms “amount, duration, or both” were non-modifiable, and since it did not, he was allowed to modify.  The appellate

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Guardianship for a Child – What You Need to Know

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Categorized as Child Custody

When Guardianship May Be Necessary for a ChildWhen Guardianship May Be Necessary for a ChildHow to Establish a Guardianship for a ChildPetition for Guardianship of a MinorTypes of GuardianshipsPlenary GuardianStandby GuardianShort-term GuardianChildren Age 14 and Over Guardianship for a child generally becomes necessary when the child’s parents are no longer able to care

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6 Benefits of Hiring a Divorce Attorney

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Categorized as Divorce

Thinking of representing yourself in a Chicago divorce or custody case? Divorce and Custody (or Parentage cases) are some of the areas of law where people often feel that they can adequately represent themselves and that they may not need an attorney.  Family Courts will provide “do it yourself” or “uncontested” divorce packets which make

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The COVID-19 Vaccination Is Here

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Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

If the other parent will not vaccinate, will the courts stop parenting time?If the other parent will not vaccinate, will the courts stop parenting time?Will a Judge Order a Parent to be Vaccinated?Will employers be able to mandate the COVID-19 vaccination for their employees? If You Live in a State that Does Not Mandate Vaccinations, Does

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What to Expect at Trial in a Chicago Divorce

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Categorized as Divorce Litigation

Going to trial can be a nerve-wracking experience.  As Chicago divorce attorneys, we know first-hand clients are nervous and unsure of what to expect at trial if their divorce or family law case is headed to court. It is helpful to know a bit about what will happen to ease your anxiety.  When you actually

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