If you’re considering divorce in Illinois and have children, child support questions are likely to be at the top of your mind. What most people don’t know is that the divorce process is actually geared toward ensuring your children are cared for both during and after the divorce proceedings. This is with regard to child […]
You’re probably thinking: “Of course a law firm will tell you to hire a divorce attorney.” And while that may be true of most firms, we value transparency and honesty with our clients. That’s why we wrote this article: to offer a straightforward discussion of your divorce attorney’s role and why you’ll want one. Read on to learn: A […]
Clients come into our office with all sorts of questions about divorce. Aside from the specific questions that are going to be unique to all cases, the one question we get the most is “What is divorce really like?” It makes sense why people come to us with this question. After all, most of what […]
No two divorces are alike. This is why when you search on the internet for the average cost of a divorce, you won’t find any good answers. However, anyone can assume that the costs will escalate the longer your case goes on and the more complicated your case becomes. This is even more true if […]
Children are a foremost concern in any divorce. This is why Illinois divorce law offers many options to ensure that parents aren’t left in the lurch when it comes to child support payments. While some parents trust their former spouses to pay child support directly, others don’t. If you have any concerns regarding your spouse […]
Divorce is emotionally and mentally stressful for any individual. But if you’re a stay-at-home parent or otherwise don’t have access to financial resources during the divorce, it can be stressful for other reasons as well. Luckily, you have options during the divorce process to ensure both you and your children are supported. In some cases, […]
An unfortunate trend in divorce in the past few years is the growth in orders of protection. Typically, a spouse will file one accusing their soon-to-be former spouse of domestic violence, abuse, or other related matters in the hopes of affecting the divorce proceedings. When unfounded, these orders do little but waste time and money. […]
Divorce settlement is an elusive process for many. After all, you don’t see divorce settlements being negotiated on television or in movies. So, how does the process actually work? Settlements are worked out over the course of many months between your attorney and your spouse’s attorney. Both attorneys will spend this time advocating your position […]
While it’s true that the divorce process is as contentious or amicable as you want it to be, it’s no secret that it will be stressful. Unfortunately, most individuals who end up in a stressful, heated situation don’t need to be. Instead, they need a few helpful tips to make the divorce process as tolerable […]
When you begin your divorce case, it’s unlikely that you were planning for a trial. In some cases where you can’t agree with your spouse or there are simply issues that your attorneys can’t resolve, a trial is necessary. In “real life,” a trial isn’t quite like the court you see on television. In fact, […]
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