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I’ve Been Served with Divorce Papers. Now What?

So, you just got served with Illinois divorce papers or a child custody action. Now what? Whether you suspected this legal action might happen, once you’ve been served there is no time to waste taking necessary steps to protect yourself. First of all, do not ignore the fact that you have been served. Be forewarned!

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Legal Rights of Grandparents in Illinois

Questions surrounding the legal rights of grandparents in Illinois are commonplace in our practice. We often hear grandparents ask if they can get “visitation rights” or if there is a possibility of gaining “custody” of their grandchild due to unforeseen circumstances. The following are the most common topics when it comes to the legal rights

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Melinda and Bill Gates Divorce

Bill and Melinda are divorcing after 27 years of marriage – one of the richest couples in the world.  Famous for many things but included in their legacy is their philanthropy and the amount they have given away to charitable causes the least of which is their generous donations towards the fight against COVID-19.  Bill

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Issues When Doctors Divorce

When a doctors divorce, there are unique issues that arise that have to be dealt with such as how to deal with the value of the professional license, the ownership of a business entity operated by the professionally, the valuation of a business, and the student loans associated with obtaining the professional license. For a

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