For most couples, divorce involves a pretty basic division of assets—marital home, bank accounts, retirement accounts, cars, and personal property. But for some high-income couples, especially those who own businesses and/or who work or are interested in investments like stocks, real estate, trusts, collections, and partnerships, any of which can create a very complicated financial
Continue Reading »Getting a divorce later in life, often referred to as “grey divorce,” has become increasingly common in Chicago family law courts. As a Chicago divorce attorney, I’ve worked with several older clients who underwent a divorce for a myriad of reasons. Some knew their marriage was failing but choose to postpone their divorce until the
Continue Reading »False allegations by a former partner are often one of the most common and devastating issues that arise during family law cases and child custody disputes. I cannot count the number of clients I have counseled who are shocked and saddened by false allegations of violence and abuse lobbed at them by their ex, both
Continue Reading »When it comes to divorce and family law, there are a lot of assumptions and stereotypes about how the courts work, particularly regarding gender and parental roles. What many people do not realize is how much the courts have changed and evolved, especially over the last twenty years, making family law a more equitable and
Continue Reading »Divorce is never easy, but having a good relationship with your divorce attorney can make it much easier. To that end, it’s important to know there are things you can do the help your divorce attorney represent you starting with communication. Create and maintain good communication with your attorney. This helps you stay informed about
Continue Reading »For those with children, one of the most challenging aspects of divorce is learning how to co-parent together during their separation. For many families, the emotions surrounding the divorce—anger, sadness, frustration, disappointment, and so on—can spill over into their parenting communications. During the divorce, the judge and the professionals working on your divorce will expect
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