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...

Divorce is always complex, but when a family business is involved, the stakes are even higher. A business is more than just an asset—it represents years of hard work, financial...

Way back in the day, emotional abuse, which was then called mental cruelty, was basically the only way to obtain a divorce. Then, in 1969, incoming California Governor Ronald Reagan...

Child support is a critical aspect of family law, representing a legal obligation that ensures the financial well-being of a child following the separation or divorce of parents. In Illinois,...

Child support stands as a paramount component in ensuring the well-being and development of children in the state of Illinois. The essence of child support is to foster a financial...

If you have been married before, are getting married again, and have a retirement account, you should at least consider getting a prenuptial agreement. More than likely, your retirement account...

The question of when to sign a voluntary acknowledgment of paternity is quite common. Roughly 40 percent of today’s births are outside wedlock. This percentage has almost doubled since 1990....

Keller Legal Services attorney Emily Wolf, far right, recently volunteered at the Warrenville-based Illinois Youth Center with members of the DuPage County Bar Association's Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth Committee and...

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,...