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When Divorce and Bankruptcy Collide

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Categorized as Divorce, Illinois Divorce

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

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Grandparents Gain Custody and Trump the Rights of Biological Parents

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Categorized as Child Custody, Grandparents Rights

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

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Which Parent is Favored in Illinois Child Custody Cases?

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Categorized as Child Custody, Child Custody & Visitation

When Illinois parents breakup, some wonder if either parent is favored when it comes to child custody cases. Studies show that in 51% of custody decisions, both parents agree that the mother should be the primary custodial parent. This statistic may seem daunting to fathers seeking child custody. Instead of giving up, however, fathers should

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Do You Have to Abide by Your Parenting Order During the Stay-at-Home Order?

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Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation, Coronavirus

Illinois Coronavirus Stay-at-Home” Order Impact on Parenting OrdersIllinois Coronavirus Stay-at-Home” Order Impact on Parenting OrdersSpecial Circumstances Impacting Compliance with Parenting Orders?Other Parent Has Been TravelingOther Parent Has Been Sick?Transportation?Meeting in Public Places?Travel By Airplane?Contact Anderson Boback & Marshall for Legal Advice on Parenting Orders As you are all aware, the Illinois governor has

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COVID-19 and Pending Divorce and Family Law Cases – What You Need to Know

There is no doubt COVID-19 is impacting every facet of our day-to-day lives. For those pending Divorce and Family Law matters during the coronavirus pandemic and mandated social distancing does not mean that your case will stop. The Courts in Cook County and the other surrounding counties of Chicago have been working very hard to

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