Estate planning is an important process for protecting assets and ensuring loved ones are cared for upon your passing. Yet, many individuals make critical mistakes that can lead to disputes,...

Statistics On Prenuptial Agreements In 2022, a notable shift in attitudes toward prenuptial agreements emerged, as evidenced by a Harris poll revealing that 15% of married or engaged couples in...

Identifying an exact percentage of parents who violate child custody orders presents a complex challenge, primarily due to the scarcity of reliable data on this issue. However, various studies indicate...

Enforcing child support obligations ensures that a biological parent keeps their obligation to care for that child until adulthood. This obligation is not selective based on the conception of the...

Illinois Divorce Mediation Divorce mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution (ADR), which can be especially beneficial in family law cases. According to a study published in Conflict Resolution...

Prenuptial Agreements A recent survey conducted by Harris Poll revealed an intriguing trend regarding prenuptial agreements among married or engaged Americans. Approximately 15% of respondents indicated that they signed a...

In 2016, Illinois officially removed the terms "custody" and "visitation" from its legal code. Under Illinois state law, the concepts are now known respectively as "parental responsibilities" and "parenting time."...

Divorce can be complicated for any professional, but for medical practitioners, the stakes are particularly high. A medical practice is often one of the most valuable assets in a divorce,...

Divorce is already a difficult process, but it becomes even more challenging when one spouse has a significant financial advantage over the other. Whether due to higher earnings, control of...

When a loved one passes away, the probate process can feel overwhelming and confusing. As probate attorneys, we understand that families often want to know how long probate will take...