A contested divorce is one where spouses are unable to reach an agreement on one or more issues relevant to their separation. Unsurprisingly, asset division is one of the common...

Contrary to how it is sometimes described or portrayed in the media, divorce does not have to be nasty or ugly. While ending a marriage is never an easy thing...

If a father has established paternity for a child, a father can receive child support. In the eyes of the law, a father has equal parental rights to that of...

Raising a child is expensive. According to data provided by Chalkbeat, the average cost of center-based child care in Illinois now exceeds $13,000 per year - making it one of...

Divorce is complicated — particularly for high net worth couples. If you and your spouse are preparing for divorce, it is crucial you take proactive steps to protect your legal...

Depending on the length of a marriage and the financial prospects of each party, following a divorce - one spouse may be ordered to pay the other maintenance, also commonly...

As defined by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services, paternity is a legal relationship between a father and a child. If a man learns he is not the...