A custody dispute can place every conversation, text message, parenting decision, and social media post under increased scrutiny. Illinois courts now use the terms “allocation of parental responsibilities” and “parenting...

Divorce becomes more complex when children are involved, since your choices will affect their homes, routines, schooling, health care, and relationships with both parents. The actions you take before and...

When parents divorce or separate in Illinois, one of the most important issues involves determining how decisions will be made for their children and how parenting time will be shared....

Divorces involving significant wealth can be more complicated than standard cases. Assets like businesses, investments, executive compensation, real estate, and retirement accounts often lead to complex legal and financial questions....

One of the most common questions we get from clients is, “How long will my divorce take?” The answer depends on several things, such as whether the divorce is contested,...

Divorce brings many important decisions, and finances often play a major role in the outcome. Before you file for divorce in Illinois, it helps to organize and gather your financial...

A contested divorce can touch almost every part of your life. Many people focus on the legal steps, but the emotional and financial effects often last long after the court...

Dividing property is usually one of the biggest and most debated parts of a divorce in Illinois. While many people worry first about where they will live or how often...

When parents go through a divorce in Illinois, one of the most common long-term concerns is how their child’s college expenses will be handled. Many parents assume that once a...

When a marriage begins to break down, one spouse often takes steps toward filing for divorce before the other fully understands what is happening. In our experience handling parenting time...