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Stepparent Adoption – What You Need to Know

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Categorized as Adoption

Table of ContentsWhat is Stepparent Adoption?What if there are 2 biological parents now?What is involved to terminate a parent’s parental rights?What if the biological parent consents to the adoption?After the termination of parental rights or a consent, what happens next?After court, then what?Will we get a new birth certificate?  And can I change the child’s

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Is Family Therapy Right for My Family?

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Categorized as Divorce, Family Law

Table of ContentsNavigating the Emotions of Divorce with Family TherapyFinding the Right Therapist for You and Your FamilyWho does the therapist talk to?When is the best time to start therapy?How do you select a family therapist?How does family therapy help children in a divorce situation?Family therapy gives a child a neutral place to share their

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Illinois Order of Protection – Advice from a Chicago Family Law Attorney

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Categorized as Illinois Family Law, Orders of Protection

Table of ContentsQualifying for an Illinois Order of ProtectionAbuse can be Harassment, Interference with Personal Liberty, or Physical AbuseHARASSMENT:INTERFERENCE WITH PERSONAL LIBERTY:PHYSICAL ABUSE:Illinois Courts Can Protect You from Abuse with an Order of ProtectionCall Anderson Boback & Marshall When You Need an Illinois Order of Protection As a Chicago family law attorney, I am often asked

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Mental Health Evaluations in Chicago Divorce Cases

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Categorized as Child Custody, Divorce, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law

Table of ContentsRequesting Mental Health Evaluations in Illinois Family CourtParticipating in Custody EvaluationsAre Mental Health Issues Involved in Your Chicago Divorce Case? During a divorce, clients often ask about using psychological or mental health evaluations to assess the mental health of the other party.  While some people believe their ex is “crazy”, only in extreme cases

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Legal Separation or Divorce? What You Need to Know

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Categorized as Legal Separation

Table of ContentsWhether Legal Separation or Divorce, Court Filings, Agreements, and Paperwork is RequiredIs a Legal Separation Necessary in Order to Move from my Home?When Judgment of Legal Separation is ImportantMarital Property IssuesObtaining Child Support and Spousal SupportYou will need a legal separation to get child support and spousal support.Accumulating Non-Marital PropertyStop Liability for Marital

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