Among the most contentious and complex questions any divorcing couple needs to resolve asks: How do we divide the marital property? A divorce cannot be finalized until the spouses can...

More and more Americans live in non-traditional families. According to research from The Step Family Foundation, approximately half of U.S. families are either "re-married" or "re-coupled". Currently, an estimated 30...

Unfortunately, domestic abuse remains a serious problem. According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), more than 65,000 incidents of partner-related violence were reported to state authorities in 2014...

According to data provided by the United States Census Bureau, more than half of parents due child support receive less than the full amount that they are owed — and...

For high asset couples, getting divorced can be especially challenging. Not only is there more to split up, but many high net-worth couples own complex property. This includes retirement savings...

Aside from child custody & child visitation, the most contentious issues in Illinois divorce cases tend to revolve around property. For most couples, the single most valuable asset that they...

Post-decree modification is available after divorces in Illinois because the courts understand that life is constantly changing. A family law order or agreement that made perfect sense several years ago...

All parents should understand that domestic abuse is not limited merely to physical violence. A parent can cause serious psychological damage to their child through emotional abuse. Under Illinois law,...

When you and your child's other parent decide to separate or divorce, you will need to form a parenting plan that allocates how parenting time will be split between the...

Child support orders are essential for ensuring that a child receives the financial support they need and deserve from both of their parents, not just the parent who spends the...