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Illinois Child Custody Agreements: How to Make Yours Legally Strong & Avoid Costly Mistakes

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Categorized as Child Custody & Visitation

Are you facing these common Illinois child custody agreement challenges? Your ex refuses to follow your handwritten agreement A judge rejected your online template You can’t enforce verbal agreements in court Your current agreement lacks clear enforcement terms Let’s analyze why custody agreements don’t go as expected and strategies for maximizing your parental rights in

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Dividing Retirement Accounts in Divorce: A Comprehensive Guide for Illinois

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Categorized as Illinois Divorce, Property Division

Dividing retirement assets is one of the most critical financial aspects of divorce proceedings in Illinois. Because retirement accounts often make up a significant part of marital assets, dividing them can be legally complex. Without proper handling, mistakes in this process may cause tax penalties, financial insecurity, or unfair asset distribution. In Illinois, retirement accounts

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Finding the Right Divorce Attorney: A Comprehensive Guide

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Categorized as Divorce

Divorce is a complex and emotionally charged process, making the choice of an attorney a critical decision. Whether you are preparing for a divorce, evaluating your current legal representation, or deciding when to hire an attorney, several key considerations remain constant. This guide provides essential insights on hiring a divorce attorney, assessing their qualifications, and

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Understanding Embryo Custody and Parentage Disputes in Illinois Divorce

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Categorized as Family Law, Same Sex Divorce

For couples who use assisted reproduction technology (ART), divorce can bring unique legal challenges. Disputes over frozen embryos, parentage, and custody often require the intervention of Illinois family courts. For families facing divorce with ART-related concerns, Illinois courts apply established legal standards to resolve these issues. At Anderson Boback & Marshall, we guide clients through ART-related disputes divorce and custody disputes,

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How Inflation Could Impact My Chicago Divorce

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Categorized as Divorce

Inflation impacts nearly every aspect of life, from rising prices for everyday necessities to increased financial uncertainty. If you’re divorcing or revisiting divorce agreements, inflation can also affect key financial decisions, including alimony, child support, and property division. Understanding how inflation shapes divorce outcomes is essential to protecting your financial future. With careful planning, you

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Filing an Order of Protection Against Your Spouse During an Illinois Divorce: All You Need to Know!

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Categorized as Family Law, Orders of Protection

An Order of Protection, sometimes loosely referred to as a restraining order, is a legal tool designed to safeguard individuals during high-conflict divorces and other personal disputes. In Illinois, however, the term “restraining order” often refers to a financial order preventing parties from transferring or disposing of assets during a divorce. This common misuse can

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