What Is An Uncontested Divorce? Just hearing the word divorce conjures an image for many estranged spouses battling one another in court over every last issue, from the division of...

What Are Fathers' Rights? Historically, mothers have taken on most of the responsibility for raising children. This has been reflected in child custody cases, where mothers are more often awarded...

The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted everyone's lives even those that may want to get a divorce during COVID shutdown. Many once-normal activities are now impossible. But even through a pandemic,...

One question we get asked a lot from clients and potential clients is "How to protect your business assets in divorce?" Even under the most amicable scenarios, divorce is still...

Unmarried fathers have paternity rights. For the most part, there is no longer a social stigma associated with unmarried parents. But the law is a different story. By default, a...

A father plays an important part in a child’s development. You should never be denied the opportunity to build a full relationship with your child. Illinois recognizes the importance of...

Each year, approximately 26,000 married couples separate in Illinois. Most of these divorces are resolved outside of the courtroom. Of course, there are plenty of exceptions. For many different reasons—from...

When parents get divorced, they often have ongoing obligations to each other. Until all your children become adults, they may be subject to an agreement or court order. In Illinois,...

The holiday season is supposed to be one of the happiest and most joyful times of the year. However, a high percentage of parents report the holidays make them feel...

In Illinois, courts have the authority to put restrictions on parental access to protect the best interests of the child. The concept is sometimes referred to colloquially as ‘supervised visitation.’...