Some people are often surprised that despite the fact that their spouse has filed a petition for dissolution in court and are in the process of full-blown litigation, they are still required to participate in divorce mediation in an effort to come to an agreement. It seems almost counterintuitive to require mediation when the parties
Read MoreIssues that Can Arise in Guardianship Cases
There are a number of common issues that arise in guardianship cases. From the termination of the guardianship by a parent who wants to resume responsibility for a child, but the guardian is not in agreement with relinquishing the guardianship to more than one party seeking to be a child’s guardian, read on to see
Read MoreDivorce Attorney’s Fees in Illinois – What You Need to Know
Divorce attorney’s fees can be expensive and is one of the most popular topics for questions we receive from new clients in our Chicago family law practice. Namely, Will I be able to afford to pay for a divorce? Can my spouse pay my bill for attorney’s fees? There are Various Avenues in which Divorce
Read MoreCOVID-19 Vaccinations: When Parents Disagree
With the recent development of the COVID-19 vaccinations and distribution underway, we are anticipating some questions and co-parenting issues relating to this vaccine. As Chicago family law and divorce attorneys, we are making sure we can address any co-parenting disagreements that come up when we are faced with parents who disagree about vaccinating their children. This
Read MoreShould You Wait Until Your Child is Older to Divorce?
Unhappily married people with children will often contemplate if there is a “correct” age their children should be when they decide to get divorced. A lot of parents will wait until their child is older, or even grown, prior to obtaining a divorce because they feel that it will be easier. While divorcing with adult
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