The coronavirus is affecting every area of our lives, including marriages. If you are thinking of ending your marriage during this pandemic, you might be wondering how to get a divorce during COVID-19. You might wonder i... Read more
It is a surprising reality that domestic abuse issues frequently arise in divorce and family law cases. All situations are unique and require the attention of a skilled attorney. Even after a restraining order or order o... Read more
What are the consequences of staying in a bad relationship longer than you should? While no one wants to go through a divorce, if your marriage is really on the rocks, new research shows that staying in a miserable mar... Read more
For those planning to tie the marital knot, there are a lot of things to consider, and making a prenuptial agreement should be right up there on your list. A prenup – a legal document that determines how assets will be... Read more
Hundreds of children under the care of the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) are being held inside psychiatric hospitals for weeks or months, even though they have been cleared to leave. These ch... Read more
If you are living in Illinois or planning to move your family here, there are relevant facts you should know about the family-friendliness of your area. Although the economy in our state has been struggling for years, ... Read more
It’s a new year, and with it come changes in Illinois laws, which may work either for or against you should you be charged with a crime, undergoing a divorce, operating a business, or even just driving or residing in o... Read more
Family law in Illinois has undergone major changes in the past two years. Anyone in a divorce or child custody and support situation should be aware of the changes, as they may have direct effects on your situation. Th... Read more
Emancipation in Illinois occurs when minors are released from the custody and control of their parents or guardian and legally allowed to live independently and exercise greater control over their own lives. Emancipati... Read more
Summer visitation schedules can be a point of contention between divorced parents. Summer should be a fun time for parents and children, but when a family is fractured by divorce, working out a summer parenting time sche... Read more
