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How Trusts Are Treated in Illinois Divorce
If you are going through a divorce and either you or your spouse has an interest in a trust, you likely have questions. Can your spouse claim part of your fa The answers depend on the type of trust, who created it, what control the beneficiary has, and how distributions were handled during the marriage. This article explains
Guardianship for a Child in Illinois: What You Need to Know
Guardianship for a child generally becomes necessary when the child’s parents are no longer able to care for their child on a long-term basis. When a child no longer has a parent who can make decisions for them, an adult needs to be appointed as the caregiver and decision-maker for that child. Without the authorization granted by a
How Does Length of Marriage Impact an Illinois Divorce?
In a divorce in Illinois, the length of a marriage often has a major impact on how financial issues are decided. A long marriage typically means the couple’s lives have been deeply intertwined, with more time to build assets and, in many cases, debts. It also means the couple has likely developed an established financial arrangement for how
2025 Illinois Divorce Law Changes: What Entrepreneurs and Business Owners Need to Know
Divorce for entrepreneurs is not just an emotional process. It is operational. When your income consists of draws, distributions, retained earnings, and tax allocations, calculating support becomes far more complex than reviewing a paycheck. When your schedule includes travel, employee management, and client obligations, parenting time and relocation disputes can directly affect business operations. If you are a
How to Protect Your Child from a Narcissistic Parent
Parenting is hard work. There is so much to do-always-and it is not any easier now that parents are expected to home school their children. The stress of the added responsibility can be daunting for some, and it does not help when you are parenting with a narcissistic parent. What exactly is a narcissistic parent? Here is a
What Women Bring to the Courtroom and Why It Changes Everything for Family Law Clients
Key Takeaways Empathy is not the opposite of effectiveness in family law litigation. It is a strategic skill that strengthens case preparation and client advocacy. A measured litigation style that prioritizes professionalism over aggression saves clients money, time, and emotional energy. Many clients cannot advocate for themselves after years of conflict. Their attorney should carry that weight
How Are Pensions Divided in Illinois Divorce? What You Need to Know
In Illinois, pension division in divorce follows equitable distribution rules. These rules aim to divide marital assets fairly but not necessarily equally. The portion of a pension earned during the marriage, called the marital portion, is treated as marital property. Courts typically award the non-earning spouse a share of these benefits. Illinois courts will look at several factors
