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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 if it is even possible with stay-at-home orders in place. The good news is that some steps in the … Continue reading How to Get a Divorce During COVID-19

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 of protection is up, there can still be legal issues that arise. It is of the utmost importance that … Continue reading How Will A Domestic Violence Charge Affect My Divorce And Child Custody?

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 marriage can actually be bad for your health, far worse than striking out on your own. … Continue reading When Is It Healthier to Leave a Bad Marriage?

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 divided and protected in the event of a divorce – is not only a … Continue reading Arguments in Favor of Prenuptial Agreements

There is never a good time to get divorced, but if you have high assets, you probably will be best off getting one as fast as possible.  The reason is the new Republican tax law, which will eliminate the tax break for alimony payments that are finalized or modified after Dec. 31, 2018. Agreements signed … Continue reading Divorce “Tax Break” Will Soon Be Eliminated

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 children are supposed to be moved out of these hospitals to environments such as foster homes or residential treatment centers … Continue reading A Major Shortcoming of Child Psychiatric Care in Illinois

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, with billions owed in past-due bills, there is some good news for Illinois in general.  Our state can … Continue reading The Best Places in Illinois to Raise a Family

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 our state. Due to the complexity of Illinois criminal law, it is essential to get … Continue reading Illinois Laws Coming in 2018

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. The compassionate and experienced Illinois family-law attorneys at Wolfe & Stec, Ltd., understand the stresses and financial … Continue reading Summary of Recent Family Law Changes in Illinois

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.  Emancipation automatically occurs at age 18, unless the minor is disabled, but a special emancipation order can be issued for children between the … Continue reading What Constitutes the Need for Emancipation?