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Anderson Boback & Marshall Recognized by Best Lawyers 2027
Anderson Boback & Marshall is proud to be recognized by Best Lawyers® for 2027. This marks the firm’s second consecutive year of recognition. Best Lawyers is one of the oldest and most respected peer-review recognitions in the legal profession. Attorneys are evaluated by their peers in the same practice area and region, based on firsthand knowledge of their
The Challenges Men Face in an Illinois Divorce
Friends tell a man in a divorce that it will work out. What they do not tell him, because they do not know it, is how much of the outcome is settled before he ever sees a courtroom. Not by a judge weighing who was the better spouse. By whether the school has his name on file. Whether
How to Choose a Divorce Attorney for a Complex or Contested Case in Chicago, IL
Some divorces are difficult from the start. One spouse owns a business that will be hard to value, the two of you disagree about the children, or little will be settled without a fight. Others begin as ordinary divorces and turn hard along the way. A spouse empties an account or moves money, stops cooperating, or reopens a
Three Anderson Boback & Marshall Attorneys Recognized in the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers
Anderson Boback & Marshall is proud to share some exciting news. Three of our attorneys have earned recognition in the 2027 Illinois Super Lawyers publication. Managing Partner Jessica C. Marshall has been named to the Illinois Super Lawyers list, and attorneys Genevieve Binnie and Laura Darby have each been named to the Illinois Rising Stars list. Jessica C.
Custody Schedule Check-In: What I Tell Every Chicago Co-Parent Before School Starts
Every August, I watch the same thing happen. Families who had an easy, well-organized summer schedule suddenly realize the transition into the school year isn’t going to sort itself out. I get it. Summer moves fast when you’re splitting it between two households. One week you’re coordinating camp drop-offs and vacation weeks, and the next, the school supply
Financial Disclosure in Illinois Divorce: What You Need to Share and Why
Most Illinois divorce clients learn about financial disclosure the wrong way. They are handed a form called the Financial Affidavit, told to fill it out within 30 days of their first appearance, and led to believe that disclosure is something they do, like a procedural step on a list. By the time they realize disclosure is a duty
Prenuptial vs. Postnuptial Agreement in Illinois: Which Is Right for You?
If you know you need some kind of marital agreement, the first question is whether the agreement needs to be signed before the wedding or after the marriage has already begun. A prenuptial agreement and a postnuptial agreement can both address serious financial issues. Both can help clarify property rights, debt, support expectations, and planning around a business,
