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Do I Need a Divorce or Family Law Attorney?

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Categorized as Divorce, Family Law

Are Family Law and Divorce Law the Same? While the terms “family law attorney” and “divorce attorney” are often used synonymously, divorce is now considered to be just one part of the practice of family law. In Cook County, and other court systems, divorce and parentage cases used to be handled by separate judges in

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When A Parent “Abducts” Their Own Child

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Categorized as Child Relocation

Table of ContentsWhat is Child Abduction?Understanding Parental Abduction LawsWhat Is The Hague Convention?What Is The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act?What Should You Do If a Parent Abducts a Child?The most important thing to do is act right away.Work With an Experienced Child Custody Attorney Can a biological parent abduct his or her own child? Does child

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Key Things to Avoid When Separating from Your Spouse

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Categorized as Divorce Tips

Table of Contents1. Do not post on social media about the separation or the reasons behind it.2. Don’t make financial commitments before a final agreement is reached.3. Don’t involve the children.4. Don’t rush into a new relationship when separating from your spouse.5. Don’t sign anything or rush into an agreement until you talk to a

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