Do you reside in Illinois and are you a victim of Domestic Violence? Governor Pritzger recently signed new Law giving you more protection. A new Statewide Commission has been created with a goal of reducing the number of people killed as a result of Domestic Violence....
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Quick Divorce
How do you get a Quick Divorce in Illinois? Is that even possible? Yes. First see how much you can agree on. The more the two of you can agree, the sooner you can get divorced. Start with the basics. If you have children, where will they live? Will the two of you be...
Putting Your Kids’ Needs First in A Divorce
Divorce is a difficult and messy process. It is even more so when children are involved. How can you put your kids' needs first in a Divorce? Unless there is child abuse, do not try to isolate your kids from the other parent. Remember they need both a Mom and a Dad in...
Dividing Marital Debt in Illinois
That Divorce is almost final but the two of you share debt. You might have a mortgage, consumer loans or credit cards held in both names. You might also have credit cards in your own individual name that you used during the marriage. Are you supposed to shoulder all...
Temporary Monetary Restraining Orders
Divorce and Money! The more court appearances you have in a divorce case the more expensive it will be but even in the most straight forward cases, you may have to get temporary relief from your divorce judge to prevent your spouse from draining assets. Money is...
Uncontested Divorce in Illinois
Tips on Obtaining an Uncontested Divorce
Change in your Custody Agreement
Do You Need a Change in your Custody Agreement? Children grow and their needs change. Parents change jobs. Work schedules change. You may have had a Custody Judgment entered when your child was a toddler and now he or she is in school. That schedule that worked before...
Illinois Legal Separation
Do you want a Legal Separation but are not ready to file for Divorce? Illinois Law was changed in 2016. You can now get a Judgment for Legal Separation in Illinois which will give you more of the benefits of Divorce but not certain key provisions. Here are the pros...
Covid 19 and the Divorce Courts
The Pandemic has upended life as we know it. How has it affected Courts hearing Divorce and Custody Cases?In a big way. Some Courts remain physically shuttered until early July of 2020 which is true in Cook County, Illinois which encompasses Chicago, Illinois and...
Visitation and Parenting Time in the Covid 19 Crisis
How do parents handle Visitation and Parenting Time in the Covid 19 Crisis?Divorced or unmarried parents need to follow Visitation and Parenting Time during the Covid 19 crisis but they also need to be flexible.What if one parent gets sick or there is an elderly...
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