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Can a Child’s Statements Be Used in Court Without the Child Testifying?

Published March 6, 2020

Categorized as Child Custody, Child Custody & Visitation, Divorce Litigation, Family Law, Illinois Family Law

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

Is Collaborative Divorce the Same as a Divorce Settled Out of Court?

Published February 28, 2020

Categorized as Collaborative Divorce, Divorce, Divorce Process, Family Law, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law

The buzz word of a “collaborative divorce” is extremely trendy at the moment. We get a lot of the phone calls at our divorce law firm asking about a collaborative type of divorce and it seems this phrase is used interchangeably with “settling a divorce out of court”. These methods, however, are not one and

HELP! How Do I Prepare for a Divorce Deposition?

Published February 20, 2020

Categorized as Divorce, Divorce Litigation, Divorce Process, Family Law

When you are in the process of a divorce, your spouse’s attorney may send a notice to your attorney that they intend on taking your deposition. A deposition notice will tell you when and where you are to appear and what, if anything, you are to bring with you. Your attorney will likely work with

Oscar-nominee “Marriage Story” Lessons in Divorce

Published February 3, 2020

Categorized as Divorce, Divorce Litigation, Family Law

Sometimes movies reflect real-life providing us with an opportunity to learn a lesson or two. While watching the hit movie and Oscar-nominated “Marriage Story”, the storyline relative to divorce cases was depicted perfectly. “Marriage Story” Lesson #1 – Choose the Right Divorce Attorney“Marriage Story” Lesson #1 – Choose the Right Divorce AttorneyReal-life Search

In a Rocky Marriage in Chicago? Don’t Forget to Call a Estate Planning Attorney

Published January 31, 2020

Categorized as Divorce

Let’s be honest. It’s not likely that an estate planning attorney is going to be the first attorney you call when having marital troubles. And given the stress and cost of a divorce, it’s not likely you’ll want to add one to your list of contacts during the divorce or soon thereafter. Nevertheless, an estate

UCCJEA – Jurisdiction in Parenting and Child Custody Cases

Published January 25, 2020

Categorized as Child Custody, Illinois Family Law

When a relationship ends, it presents the opportunity to make life changes. For many, that change is a move to take a new job or be closer to family and friends. However, when kids and the courts are involved, a post-breakup move can create significant complications. When parents live in different states, and file parenting

Year: 2020

Can a Child’s Statements Be Used in Court Without the Child Testifying?

Is Collaborative Divorce the Same as a Divorce Settled Out of Court?

HELP! How Do I Prepare for a Divorce Deposition?

Oscar-nominee “Marriage Story” Lessons in Divorce

In a Rocky Marriage in Chicago? Don’t Forget to Call a Estate Planning Attorney

UCCJEA – Jurisdiction in Parenting and Child Custody Cases

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