Family Law Resources

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Be Careful What You Do With That Old Phone!…or Computer, or Tablet, Because it Could Land You in Legal Trouble.

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Are There Tax Implications for How My House is Handled During a Divorce?

It depends on what happens to the family home as part of the divorce. If…
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Out of State Child Support Orders

It is not uncommon for parties to move out of state once a judgment for…
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Your Ex-Spouse Filed Bankruptcy. Now What?
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How Will a Marital Business be Valued in My Divorce?
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DCFS is Investigating You – What Now?
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Divorce & Taxes – Frequently Asked Questions
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How Will Legal Cannabis Use Effect My Custody Case?

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What Factors Do Illinois Courts Consider in Granting Custody?

What are the Most Common Types of Arrangements for Children’s Living Situations Post Divorce?

If There is A Lot of Conflict Between My Spouse and I, is Joint Custody Still a Possibility?

How is Custody and Child Support Decided When Dealing With Children of Unwed Parents?

Can Both Parents Have Equal Rights and Decision-Making Powers regarding Their Children?

At What Age Can a Child Choose Which Parent He or She Wishes to Live With?

Do Grandparents, great-grandparents, step-parents or siblings have visitation rights?

Under What Circumstances Can the Custodial Parent Move with Them to Another State?

What Every Client Needs to Know about Probate and Guardianships.

What is Dissipation and How Can it Affect property Distribution in Divorce?

How Can Primary Parenting Rights be Taken Away from the Parent to Whom They Were Assigned?

Family Law Litigation

What Happens When a Litigation Case Goes to Court?

In Divorce Litigation, Is There Always a Trial, or Is It Possible to Settle out of Court?

What Is Discovery, and When Does It Occur during the Divorce Process?

Is It Better to Litigate or Settle a Case?

What if I Don’t Agree with the Judge’s Ruling?

If One Party Decides Not To Retain a Lawyer, Will He or She be Held to the Same Standards in Court?

Child Support

Can Co-Parents Force the Other to Pay for Their Children’s College Tuition?

Can Child Support be Increased or Reduced if Circumstances Change?

What are the Changes Regarding the New Maintnence Law in 2019?

Can the Amount of Child Support Be Modified Once it has Been Set?

How is Child Support Calculated and How Long Will it Last?

What Can the Recipient of Child Support Do to Ensure Payment be Made on Time and in Full?

When Does Child Support Typically End?

After Divorce, Are Both Parents Responsible for Paying for College for Their Children?

Mediation

What Types of Issues in a Divorce or Family Case Can be Resolved Through Mediation?

How Long Does a Typical Mediation Process Take and How Much Does it Cost?

What Are the Advantages of Using Mediation to Settle a Divorce Case?

Can You Mediate Specific Issues Without Having to Mediate the Whole Case?

What is Private Divorce Mediation and How Does it Work?

When and How Can Mediation be Utilized in an Illinois Divorce Case?