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Remote Prove-Up Hearings During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Categorized as Coronavirus, Divorce, Divorce Litigation, Divorce Process, Illinois Divorce

Table of ContentsRemote Prove-up Hearings are Available by Mutual ConsentTechnology: Zoom, Video, and Telephone ConferencingAdvantages of Participating in a Remote Prove-up HearingRemote Hearings are Quick, Easy and ConvenientRemote Hearings are Still Formal Judicial HearingsTestimony at a Prove-up Hearing is StraightforwardPreparation Tips For Participating in a Remote HearingGet comfortable with Zoom or other technology before the

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5 Helpful Tips When Divorcing Over 50

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Categorized as Divorce, Illinois Divorce

Table of ContentsTip #1: Have a clear understanding of your financial situation is critical when divorcing after 50.Tip #2: Be sure to plan for health insurance post-divorce.Tip #3: Think about whether you would like to keep the marital home.Tip #4: Create a detailed inventory of all of your assets and debts.Tip #5:  Be sure to

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When Divorce and Bankruptcy Collide

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Categorized as Divorce, Illinois Divorce

Table of ContentsWhat is Exempt in Illinois (What You Can Keep When Filing Bankruptcy)How long does bankruptcy take?Impact of the Bankruptcy Abuse Prevention & Consumer Protection Act of 2005Bankruptcy Cannot Discharge Spousal Support or Child Support ObligationsCreditors and Dividing Debts in DivorceAddressing Division of Debt in the Marital Settlement AgreementImpact of the Family Expense ActFamily

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Grandparents Gain Custody and Trump the Rights of Biological Parents

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Categorized as Child Custody, Grandparents Rights

Table of ContentsYoung v. Herman – Grandparents Gain CustodyDid the Grandparents Have Standing to File for Custody?Grandparents Were Primary Caregiver for GranddaughterIllinois Doctrine of StandingDetermination of the Best Interests of the ChildWarning to Grandparents Raising Grandchildren for Extended Periods of Time The petitioners, in this case, were the grandparents of the child in question.  The

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Should You Pursue a Contested or Uncontested Divorce?

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Categorized as Divorce, Divorce Process, Illinois Divorce

Table of ContentsContested vs. Uncontested DivorceWhat is an Uncontested Divorce?Who is Best Suited for an Uncontested Divorce?What is a Contested Divorce?What Issues Need to Be Addressed in All Divorces?Whether Contested or Uncontested Get Trusted Advice from a Chicago Divorce Lawyer Getting a divorce doesn’t have to be a fight, and most times, after some initial

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Which Parent is Favored in Illinois Child Custody Cases?

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Categorized as Child Custody, Child Custody & Visitation

Table of ContentsWhat is Child Custody in Illinois and Who Gets It?Fathers Seeking Child Custody Can PrevailFocus is on the Child’s Best InterestsContact a Chicago Family Law Attorney with Expertise in Child Custody Cases When Illinois parents breakup, some wonder if either parent is favored when it comes to child custody cases. Studies show that

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