You want to finish your Illinois divorce without surprises. One vague sentence in your maintenance agreement can cost you thousands or trap you in payments you never intended. In Illinois, the difference between ‘non-modifiable’ and ‘non-modifiable amount’ isn’t just semantics. It’s the difference between certainty and years of litigation. Problems we see again and again
Continue Reading »Divorced parents face many challenges during the holidays. Planning can be difficult, especially when it’s unclear where the children will be for specific holidays. Even a temporary order with a holiday parenting schedule helps provide certainty. Holidays are already challenging in a family with separate households, and uncertainty only adds stress for the children. Cooperation
Continue Reading »When you’re staring at divorce costs, the lowest price can look like relief. In Illinois, that “deal” often means thin drafting and little analysis. The result? Support you can’t adjust, parenting terms that spark repeat fights, or a 401(k) share that never pays because the order isn’t plan-ready. Value isn’t about paying more; it’s about paying once for terms
Continue Reading »Under Illinois law, all property, assets, and debts acquired by either spouse during the marriage generally become part of the marital estate, which the court will divide equitably in a divorce. However, there is a critical exception for inheritance. According to 750 ILCS 5/503, any inheritance received by one spouse—either before or during the marriage—is
Continue Reading »Think twice before logging into your spouse’s email, what you find could hurt them, but how you got it could land you in court. Divorce often brings out suspicion, fear, and the desire to uncover the truth. In Illinois, however, electronic snooping can cross serious legal lines. This article explains what counts as electronic snooping
Continue Reading »If you’re heading into a family law trial, you may be feeling stressed, uncertain, or even intimidated by what lies ahead. That’s completely normal. Whether your case involves parenting time, financial matters, or dividing property, trial day can feel like the moment everything comes to a head. This blog post outlines what to bring, what
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