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During the difficult days of the COVID-19 pandemic, some married couples are contemplating whether to stay together or split. The number of divorce cases typically rises during times when people spend more time together than usual (holidays or summer breaks). At a time of quarantines and stay-at-home orders, many couples are no doubt spending more...

Getting a divorce is a life-changing and challenging process. Things can get even more complicated when determining child custody and how assets will be divided between both spouses. We focus our practice on divorce and family law. Our valuable experience in family law courts across Illinois makes us an unmatched legal resource to men and...

Getting a divorce is far more complex than signing some papers and figuring out who will get the house. Sometimes, the emotional turmoil that comes with divorce can complicate the process and lead to a legal battle between both parties. Many of these legal issues can be avoided with the help of an experienced divorce...

The tax implications of filing for divorce may not be the first thing on your mind. They do exist, however. The nature of your divorce agreement can have an impact on your tax refund. What's worse, your divorce could lead to you having to pay more money in state and federal taxes. According to SmartAsset,...

Unless you have a prenuptial agreement, your spouse can claim at least part of your 401k. Without a prenuptial agreement, a court will determine how to split your retirement savings, so it’s important to be 100 percent honest about all of your assets. Judges could award a greater amount to your spouse if they learn...

Going through a divorce is often a difficult process. Knowing that your life will change significantly can be emotionally taxing. Discerning how assets and property will be divided can be frustrating. Figuring out how you will be able to spend quality time with your children following a divorce can complicate the process even more. Historically,...

A divorce or split-up can often be financially and emotionally draining for both parties involved. When children are involved, things can get even more complicated, as both parents quarrel over who will get child custody and how much support will be provided to each child. In the majority of child custody cases, non-custodial fathers must...

The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) should serve and properly accommodate families who speak diverse languages, but in one recent case, the DCFS failed to do so, according to ProPublica. After a Cook County Juvenile Court judge awarded guardianship of two Spanish-speaking children to Slovak-speaking foster parents, concerns were raised regarding how...

Given the choice, you probably would choose mental health services for your child over juvenile detention if he or she is in trouble with the law. But could you afford the roughly $100,000 a year to pay for residential treatment? For most families, the answer is no. Until recently, if parents couldn’t pay that expensive...

Getting divorced, like getting married, is a major life event. There is a myriad of different reasons why married couples opt to get divorced, but for many, it's a start of a new chapter. Couples considering divorce should be forewarned: the aftermath can be financially devastating, especially when shared assets are involved. If financial disputes...