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Your Divorce File: What Is It and Why do You Need One?

• Sep 16 2019

Have you been considering a divorce? Whether you and your spouse agree that your marriage is over, a divorce action can be complicated for many reasons. Emotionally, you are ending ...

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Is Inability to Co-Parent Grounds for Awarding Sole Custody in Illinois?

• Sep 9 2019

The term “custody” has not been used in Illinois for several years. The laws related to child custody were revised to use terms such as primary residential parent, time-sharing, and ...

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Illinois Court’s Considerations in Making Custody Awards

• Aug 20 2019

In the best of circumstances, parents who are unable to continue living together can agree on a custody arrangement that is in the best interest of their child. However, that ...

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Get Organized with This Pre-Divorce Checklist

• Aug 12 2019

Are you considering a divorce? If so, there are several steps you can take to help the divorce process go as smooth as possible. Below are nine suggested items to ...

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Divorcing a Narcissist?

• Jul 12 2019

Are you married to a narcissist? You know the type. They tend to think the world revolves around themselves. They may be self-centered, arrogant, manipulative, and demanding. Sharing your life ...

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Do Children Have A Say on Who Gets Custody?

• Jun 17 2019

Many parents in Illinois believe that their children can choose which parent they live with if they are 14 years of age or older. While age is one factor a ...

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Changes to Illinois Spousal Maintenance Laws in the New Year

• Jun 11 2019

The Illinois Spousal Maintenance Laws recently changed as of January 1, 2019, in response to the changes related to alimony and spousal support contained in the Tax Cuts and Jobs ...

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Illinois Divorce Attorney – Exclusive Possession of the Marital Home

• May 29 2019

Allocating exclusive possession of the marital home during and after a divorce can be a complicated matter. In many cases, both spouses believe they should receive exclusive possession of the ...

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Retirement Accounts in A Divorce

• May 20 2019

Retirement accounts are often the single largest asset in the marital estate.  Properly dividing them is essential to a fair allocation of the martial estate.  Dividing retirement accounts is often ...

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How Are Marital Investments Divided In A Divorce?

• May 11 2019

Marital property is subject to equitable division in Illinois, including investment assets. The equitable division of property may result in an equal division of assets in a divorce action; however, ...

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