The thought of divorce can be exhausting, and it is hard to know where to start. Many people who file for divorce have been thinking about the possibility of filing for divorce for at least two years prior to actually proceeding with talking to an expert regarding the process. But, the truth of the matter
Continue Reading »Back-to-school season can be very chaotic and challenging. School supplies need to be purchased, back-to-school wardrobes need to be ready, backpacks need to be full, lunches need to be made and extra-curricular activities need to be selected. Being separated or divorced from your child(ren)’s other parent can make this time even more challenging. Here are
Continue Reading »If you are a business owner contemplating a divorce it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with business valuation issues that often arise in Chicago divorce cases. Property division issues in a divorce can become contentious and costly, especially when a business is involved. 6 Business Valuation Issues In a Divorce There are a
Continue Reading »Illinois has modified its statutes wherein parents are now allocated “parental responsibilities” and “parenting time” instead of “custody”. The purpose of these changes was to try and give the parents less to fight over. You can win “custody” but winning “parental responsibilities” doesn’t have the same allure. “Parental responsibilities” refers to the major decisions pertaining
Continue Reading »Divorce can be ugly, there is no doubt about it. Furthermore, not everyone plays “fairly” throughout the process. With couples no longer getting along, strained finances, and worries about who gets what, there are definitely some “dirty tricks” that repeatedly show up in divorce cases. Here is a list of the “dirty tricks” to look
Continue Reading »We receive inquiries regularly from parents of children in Illinois regarding whether or not they can remove their child from the state of Illinois when they are estranged from their child’s other parent. The answer varies, depending on different situations. Temporary Removal for a Vacation or Trip Parents are free to remove minor children from
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