When it comes to legal proceedings involving children – specifically dissolution (divorce) and parentage cases – the state of Illinois has a clear mandate. As per Section 506 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/506), the court may appoint an attorney to represent the child’s interests in disputes related to
Continue Reading »Navigating through a divorce or family law case can be overwhelming, especially when the divorce was unexpected, or you haven’t had time to proactively prepare for the process. Many of our clients take the initial steps to file for divorce but then don’t take the time to start preparing for moving forward until they receive
Continue Reading »It seems as if everyone thinks that their ex-partner is “crazy.” But what if there is a legitimate concern for their safety and the safety of those around them? What if the family has mental health issues, and the child is not being supported? If there are concerns about a party’s mental health, a mental
Continue Reading »Going through a divorce is, understandably, a very emotional time for the whole family. Despite being an emotional time, it is also a time when you have to try to think reasonably about your options when dividing assets in a divorce. This can be a challenge when everything gets thrown at you at lightning speed,
Continue Reading »Divorce is a complicated process when minor children are involved. When the minor children involved in a divorce have special needs, this can often cause further complications. Minor children may have a variety of needs that are different than their peers, such as physical, emotional or educational special needs. As a result, Allocation Judgments and
Continue Reading »Many people avoid starting the divorce process because they fear it will turn an otherwise cold war into a hot war – an expensive, emotionally draining, and frightening one. It doesn’t have to be that way. When you are considering the best course of action for bringing a divorce that you don’t want to turn
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