Illinois Family Law

What to Watch Out for If You Think Your Soon-to-Be-Ex Spouse Could Be Hiding Assets Because Illinois is an equitable distribution state, your marital assets will be divided in a manner that the court deems as fair. The court will consider the facts and circumstances of your case and it uses these elements to decide […]

With divorce in Chicago, the goal is for you to eventually move forward. During the process, you may still be living with your soon-to-be-ex-spouse. It is understandable that there is a need for your spouse to move out of the marital home. The fact is, however, that the court system can only intervene in this […]

Previously, before the new laws in 2016 came into effect, we had in Illinois what was called “child custody”. Along with the dramatic changes on parenting laws between divorced couples, there also came a new name for “child custody”. Now, it is called “allocation of parental responsibilities”. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act […]

Just like any couple, Cooper and Sasha never imagined their marriage heading toward divorce. They settled into their dream home and eventually the two had a son. However, fast-forward seven years later, Sasha could not stand the sight of Cooper and his quirkiness, which during their courtship endeared him to her. Sasha finally asked Cooper […]

As a grandparent to the children of divorced parents, seeing your grandchildren may prove to be difficult at times. To help illustrate this point, we have the case of Grandma Dorothy and Grandpa Simon’s daughter, Sheryll, who has four children with Curtis. Sheryll and Curtis have been estranged for some time. Curtis is miffed with […]

The state of Illinois is an equitable distribution state when it comes to division of property during a divorce. A common assumption is that this means things are split equally or 50-50. However, this is not the case. Equitable distribution means that assets are divided fairly, not split down the middle. So how does the […]

Social media and networking sites generally promote connecting people. While social media is a great way to stay connected with old friends or meet new people, sometimes people can get themselves into trouble by looking to start new romantic relationships through social media while they are still married. While something like connecting with an old […]

As you go through your divorce, it is normal to feel overwhelmed. However, when dealing with an abusive spouse during a divorce, the tension might be more intense. Because of the strong likelihood that the domestic abuse will heighten, it is essential for you to take legal measures. Domestic abuse varies from being physical, psychological, […]

Once you are of the right age to qualify, you might be entitled to receive social security benefits from your retirement plan. There are also cases when a person does not qualify on their own, but can benefit from their spouse’s social security benefits. However after a divorce, those people may think that they lost […]

If you and your spouse are considering a divorce, no matter what type of divorce it is, the process is going to be challenging. Because divorce is a legal process that will greatly change your life, having a plan before filing the paperwork is a must. To prepare for the start of the divorce process […]