There is so much information now about the Coronavirus, that it is hard to wade through it all. With so many news stories, some true and some that stretch that truth, it is hard to know what is correct. As a Chicago family law attorneys, we are fielding many calls about the coronavirus and how
Continue Reading »If you were at a point where you were ready to finalize your divorce before the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place order, and now feel unsure about how to move forward, schedule a remote prove-up hearing. Although courts are primarily closed to non-emergency matters, the courts are still running. Judges are still conducting hearings, issuing rulings,
Continue Reading »Divorcing over 50, sometimes called a “gray divorce”, comes with some unique challenges. While divorce is rarely easy, without careful planning and sound legal advice, going through a divorce after decades of marriage can take a significant toll on your emotional and financial health. Therefore, planning for this difficult and life-altering event is important to
Continue Reading »If you are looking at filing for divorce and bankruptcy, which do you do first? Couples may choose to file for bankruptcy jointly before getting a divorce. This will allow them to discharge both parties’ debts before filing for divorce and taking the issue of debt division out of the divorce process as much of
Continue Reading »The petitioners, in this case, were the grandparents of the child in question. The grandparents gain custody of their granddaughter after filing a petition to establish custody. In that petition, they alleged that they’d been caring for their granddaughter since she was an infant. The biological mother fought back, stating in her court pleadings that
Continue Reading »Getting a divorce doesn’t have to be a fight, and most times, after some initial problems are resolved, the vast majority of cases never go to trial. When people first get started, however, they want to know the difference between a divorce that is contested or uncontested. Whether you believe your divorce will be contested
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