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...

Heavy Social Media Users Are 32% More Likely To Consider Divorce Social media has become an integral part of the daily lives of married couples, and it is hard to...

Prenuptial agreements are no longer only for the super-wealthy. Many couples today can benefit from signing a prenuptial agreement to help decide how property will be divided in case of...

Illinois family law courts have the authority to award spousal support (also known as spousal maintenance or alimony) to a financially-dependent spouse who — following a divorce — lacks the...

In a few jurisdictions, such as Texas and California, it’s difficult to protect assets during a high-net-worth divorce. But like most jurisdictions, Illinois is an equitable distribution state. Furthermore, although...

In Illinois, paternity forms the basis of a father’s parental rights and parental responsibilities. For married men, paternity is rather simple — a man is assumed to be the father...