As Chicago divorce attorneys, we often get the question from spouses contemplating divorce is “Are there mistakes they could possibly make before they even file for divorce? The answer to their question is ABSOLUTELY! Many people don’t realize that you can hurt your case before it even starts. Here are 4 things you should NOT
Continue Reading »One of the most common reasons for divorce is financial deception. Part of that deception often involves the combination of a spouse lying about how much they make along with hiding income from their husband or wife in a variety of ways. There are several ways that this deception can play out. Here are a
Continue Reading »Birthdays are a big deal to kids – they usually get a party with their friends with cake, balloons, presents, and if they are lucky, a ball pit to jump into at Chucky Cheese! The day is all about them. Going through a divorce during this special time for a child can sometimes result in
Continue Reading »For Illinois parents that are no longer together or facing divorce, understanding the basics of child custody law is important. First, the term “custody” no longer exists in Illinois. The State of Illinois changed its laws regarding custody in 2016, and child custody is now officially called “allocation of parental responsibilities”. Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
Continue Reading »If you want to be on social media these days, there are many platforms available – Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Tik Tok, LinkedIn, YouTube – the list goes on. Social media helps people share content, communicate, and just catch up on news or an occurrence in someone’s life. However, social media can also be used
Continue Reading »As Chicago family law attorneys, grandparents often inquire about custody and tell me that their son or daughter is incapable of parenting their child. Since they consider their offspring and the child’s other parent unfit, grandparents seek to obtain custody of their grandchildren. Rights of Grandparents In Illinois While the State of Illinois does recognize
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