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What is “Discovery” in Divorce?
The Divorce Discovery Process, in General Discovery in divorce is the legal process in which parties can “discover” information regarding the financial information of the other party. Because an overwhelming amount of people going through the divorce process have little understanding of what marital assets they have, what marital debts they have, what their spouse’s income is and
Types of Attorney’s Fees in Divorce Cases
There are quite a few variations of attorney’s fees in divorce cases and how those fees get paid during and after a divorce. Generally, there are Interim and Prospective Attorney’s Fees and Costs, contribution due to inability to pay (or if a spouse has a greater ability to pay) as well as contribution to attorney’s fees because someone was
How the Child Custody Process Resolves Child-Related Issues
What happens when parents do not stay together, and disagree on child related issues? When a child is brought into the world there is no guarantee that the child’s parents will stay together, whether they are married or not, at the time of the birth or adoption. If someone takes action in court, then a Judge will decide
Does Your Child Need a Guardian Ad Litem or Child Representative?
Protecting the best interests of the child is paramount in child-related cases. In most Illinois family law cases involving children, the child’s best interests are usually protected by at least one parent or by both parents. In the case where neither parent can agree on what is in the best interest of their child, the court on its
Divorce Property Division – A Guide to Equitable Distribution in Illinois
Different states have different methods to determine divorce property division when two parties decide to divorce. Some states, such as “Community Property” states, divide the parties’ assets 50/50, no matter what. Illinois is not one of those states. Illinois is what is called an “Equitable Distribution” state. That means that the Court decides who gets what in a
What is a Deposition in a Divorce?
When I asked this question to a couple of my friends and even family members only one person was able to answer what is a deposition. A deposition is an interview of a party or a witness that can be used in court. The parties to the case sit down in a room with their attorneys, and each
Understanding International Child Custody
The world is becoming more global and families, now more than ever, are less tied down to one city, one state, or even one country. When a couple with children decides to end their relationship, the already emotional process can become even more complex if the separating parents wish to live in different states or different countries. Furthermore,
