Divorce

A spouse who is ready to file for divorce in Illinois faces two early questions. One is whether the state is the right place to file, and the other is which county. Both answers depend on where the spouses live, and getting them right avoids delays before the case even starts. Illinois Sets a Residency […]

In a large marital estate, one spouse can move or spend a lot of money before the other notices. Illinois lets a court account for that spending when it divides property, but the claim comes with strict notice rules. A spouse who misses them can lose the argument before it starts. What Dissipation Means in […]

What Law Governs Prenuptial Agreements in Illinois? Illinois prenuptial agreements are governed by the Illinois Uniform Premarital Agreement Act, a comprehensive statute that sets out precisely what makes an agreement legally valid from the moment it is actually signed by both future spouses involved in the marriage. A Park Ridge prenup lawyer walks every client through […]

Why the Rules Need to Be Set Early A divorce case in Deerfield can take months, and sometimes well over a year, to reach a final resolution. During that time, spouses often still share a home, have children in common, and carry joint financial obligations that do not stop simply because a petition has been […]

Contested Divorce Lawyer According to Forbes, more than 50 percent of marriages end in divorce. No matter how common, divorces are often an emotionally trying time, even if both spouses can cooperate while agreeing on who gets what. What can make this process even more difficult, however, is if your soon-to-be ex spouse is refusing […]

June is Pride month— a month where the LGBTQI+ community takes to the streets, the airwaves, and the Internet to celebrate its Pride! Pride commemorates the Stonewall Inn riots in New York City in 1969 and has been celebrated in many American cities since 1970, with an increase in Pride celebrations that have brought us […]

High Net Worth Divorce Lawyer Divorce is a tough process for everyone. However, those with high-net worth are more likely to have a complicated divorce, where their ex is working hard to get a big chunk of the assets. This is especially true for couples who jointly own a business, have stock investments, own real […]

It is not unusual for those facing an impending divorce or custody dispute to decide not to hire an attorney. Common reasons people chose not to hire an attorney include trying to save money, collaborative separation or the assumption they can handle it themselves (often with the help of online resources). Unfortunately, while this thought […]

Finding the best legal representative for you is a procedure that needs much idea and a little research. Consider this checklist for working with a divorce attorney to assist you cover all of your bases throughout this process. Make a list of divorce attorneys Often, the best method to start research is to request ideas […]

Can Grandparents Have Visitation of Grandchildren?Children and grandparents form strong bonds. When a marriage dissolves, the relationship between grandparent and grandchild can become strained or more complex. Some grandparents may fear that they won’t be able to see their grandchildren. If you’re concerned about not seeing your grandchildren, here is what you need to know […]