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Top Questions to Ask About Hiring a Divorce Attorney
When selecting the attorney who will handle your divorce, it is important that you ask questions to make an informed decision. Remember, this is the person who will guide you through the end of your marriage, and help you shape the rest of your life. It’s critical when interviewing and hiring a divorce attorney that you find someone
Domestic Violence and its Impact on the Divorce Process
Domestic violence can impact every aspect of your life and the lives of your children, especially when going through divorce proceedings. There are two domestic violence situations that can occur while going through a divorce. One situation is going through a divorce proceeding, and there has been a long history of domestic violence throughout the course of the
Anderson Boback & Marshall Attorneys Named to 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers “Rising Stars”
Anderson Boback & Marshall is proud to announce that two of our attorneys, Jessica Marshall and Genevieve Binnie, have received notable recognition on the 2024 Super Lawyers list. This peer designation is awarded only to a select number of accomplished attorneys in each state. The Rising Stars selection process takes into account peer recognition, professional achievement in legal
My Spouse Did Not Return the Kids On Time – Should I Call the Police?
Divorcing spouses fighting over child custody may ask this question of their lawyer at some point during or after their divorce when the other parent does not comply with the parenting schedule. Divorcing spouses fighting over child custody may ask this question of their lawyer at some point during or after their divorce when the other parent does
Irreconcilable Differences in Illinois Divorce
What does “Irreconcilable Differences” mean in an Illinois Divorce? To understand the Irreconcilable Differences requirement, let’s take a step back and look at divorce from a different angle to reveal its origins and purpose in the U.S. To petition for divorce is to file a civil case against your spouse, and the relief or solution you are seeking
Can I Get Sole Custody in a Chicago Divorce?
Joint Custody vs. Sole Custody: What is the Difference? As a child custody lawyer in Chicago, one of the largest misconceptions we find parents have prior to splitting up or going through a divorce is related to the difference between sole, joint custody, and residential custody. Prior to beginning divorce or child custody proceedings, many litigants mix up
Myths About Hiring a Fathers Rights Attorney
The term “father’s rights” stirs up a lot of different emotions in the areas of family law. The concept is rooted in the court system’s long history of prioritizing and favoring mothers over fathers (one of the only areas where women were ever considered at an advantage under the law). For many decades, most judges and attorneys held
