50-50 parenting time is a reality to some judges in Illinois. They begin their analysis with “let’s give each parent 50/50 time and then review the factors to determine if that should not be the case.” Although 50-50 parenting is often requested and often granted, it is inconsistent with the current law’s emphasis on the best
Continue Reading »4 Questions to Think About When Deciding Whether To Go Through With Divorce 1. Is it the right time to get a Divorce? Let’s face it, it’s never a good time to get divorced. Divorce often comes after a couple has “tried everything else” and can be looked at as a last resort. It is
Continue Reading »Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity was founded on November 8, 1902, and is the largest co-ed professional law fraternity in the United States. Its members include undergraduate students, law school students, lawyers, judges, legal educators, government officials and many more. There are many active alumni and student chapters across the nation and even overseas. Today
Continue Reading »As a Chicago Family Law attorney, it is not unusual to have divorce and child custody clients ask me if they can use an expert witness in their case. The answer to this question is not a simple “yes” or “no” since an expert witness must meet a number of requirements. Requirements for an Expert
Continue Reading »The Women’s Bar Association of Illinois (“WBAI”) is exceptionally strong in Chicago’s legal community and diverse. It is full of influential female leaders whose mission is to better the legal profession and their communities. It is a commonly misconstrued perception that you must be a licensed attorney to join the Women’s Bar Association. In fact,
Continue Reading »DePaul Law through the Office of Alumni Relations hosted a DePaul College of Law Alumni Reception on the evening of Wednesday, October 3, 2018, at River Roast in Chicago’s Loop. The purpose of the event was to bring alumni together, older and recent, celebrate DePaul’s legal community and many accomplishments. The Reception featured remarks from
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