The Impact of Social Media on Divorce Proceedings: What You Need to Know
Social media permeates nearly every facet of our lives today. But when nuanced family transitions arise, your online presence can easily complicate proceedings if you’re not thinking strategically. During emotional and stressful times, it’s critical [...]
Maintenance (Formerly Alimony) and Spousal Support: Understanding Your Rights and Obligations
Divorce is undoubtedly a challenging chapter in anyone's life, fraught with emotional turmoil and legal complexities. The dissolution of a marriage has profound financial implications for divorcing spouses beyond just splitting marital property. Among the [...]
Legal Considerations for Grandparents: Rights and Options in Family Law Matters
In the intricate tapestry of family dynamics, grandparents often play a pivotal role in providing love, support, and stability. However, when matters take an unexpected turn, understanding the legal considerations for grandparents becomes crucial. What [...]
Securing an Emergency Hearing in Illinois Family Court
In the domain of family law, frightening situations can swiftly evolve, frequently requiring prompt legal intervention to safeguard the welfare of those affected, especially when children are involved. When faced with upsetting scenarios like child [...]
A Guide to Understanding Illinois Parental Allocation Laws
Getting married and starting a family is one of life’s greatest joys. Unfortunately, not every relationship can stand the test of time, and you’ll need to consider what’s best for your children when you divorce [...]
How to Handle College Expenses in Illinois Divorces
High school graduates all over the state are preparing to head off to college, while thousands of younger students face uncertainty about how they’re going to afford university application fees, entrance exams, and tuition in [...]
Planning Ahead for 2023: How a Family Attorney Can Help
Preparing to make a change in 2023? Studies show that in past years, about a third of all Americans have made new year’s resolutions, which might include important goals like saving more money, eating more [...]
Taking Children Out-Of-State After Divorce: What You Need To Know About Illinois Law
Whether the goal is to be closer to family, to pursue a new job opportunity, to cohabitate with a new partner, or to finally settle into the home of your dreams, there are many reasons [...]
How Are Assets Divided In An Illinois Divorce
Getting divorced in Illinois will always come with a number of critical and complex issues that need to be addressed — including the division and distribution of assets and debts. Let’s dive into some of [...]
What Is The Difference Between A Power Of Attorney And A Durable Power Of Attorney
The power of attorney, also known as a POA, can be an essential piece of your estate planning puzzle. Flexible, customizable tools that can be shaped to meet your specific needs, powers of attorney can [...]
What Happens In A Custody Hearing In Illinois?
As a parent, you more likely than not have many preferences, hopes, and ideas about where your children should live and how they should be raised following your divorce. At the same time, your soon-to-be-ex-partner [...]
What Is A Postnuptial Agreement, And When Do I Need One?
In addition to being an important step in an interpersonal relationship, marriage imposes a complex set of default legal and quasi-contractual obligations on each partner. Like a prenuptial agreement, a postnuptial agreement, sometimes called a [...]
What You Need To Know About Collaborative Divorce
When we think about divorce, we tend to think of a contentious process in which the parties argue over every detail, leaving all involved with hard feelings — and substantial legal bills. But divorce doesn’t [...]
What You Need To Know About Enforcing A Prenup In Illinois
Prenuptial agreements are an effective, and increasingly popular, way for partners to make critical decisions about assets and property before tying the knot. With that being said, in the event of a divorce, it is [...]
The Importance of Estate Planning for Blended Families
Blended families are everywhere in pop culture — from the swinging ‘60s vibes of The Brady Bunch to the complex, intertwined family arrangements we see in shows ranging from Modern Family to Cheaper By the [...]