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
Continue Reading »Illinois Coronavirus Stay-at-Home” Order Impact on Parenting Orders As you are all aware, the Illinois governor has ordered that starting today at 3:00 p.m., all the residents of Illinois are ordered to stay-at-home. Grocery stores will still be open and so will pharmacies. If you aren’t a first responder or some other emergency personnel, in
Continue Reading »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
Continue Reading »Navigating divorce and selling a home are probably two of the most stressful life events. Going through the two at the same time creates a confusing, emotional storm to be reckoned with. For many, real estate is their highest value asset, and each partner feels that they contributed to the purchase of the home —
Continue Reading »We are facing very uncertain times at the moment. With the WHO, CDC and the Federal Government’s coronavirus guidelines on social distancing and recommendations against large gatherings, you may find yourself at home working remotely, or being stuck at home confined with your significant other and/or family, with seemingly no escape in sight. There is
Continue Reading »When there are allegations of child abuse, many wonder if it’s possible for a child’s statements to be used in a hearing before a judge without the child having to testify. In other words, can your child’s hearsay statements be used in court? Does your child have to appear in court and repeat what was
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