With all of the concerns that are involved in a typical divorce proceeding, a child’s grandparents are rarely considered in regard to visitation with that child. While the state of Illinois recognizes the inherent right...

Despite evolving social standards encouraging people to be happy at almost any cost, millions of Americans continue to live in unhappy relationships. The reasons may vary from couple to couple, but frequently can be traced...

Regardless of the relationship between a child’s parents, he or she deserves the benefit of having both parents in his or her life. For many children of unmarried or divorced parents, legally recognized, written arrangements...

Nobody enters a marriage hoping it will end in divorce. Not only does divorce typically represent the end of the relationship, but it can also often turn into a messy process, leaving a wide range...

If you are even considering a divorce, you have likely wondered if hiring an attorney is necessary. The answer, of course, depends on the complexity of your divorce and the level of cooperation you and...

When a child is born to unmarried parents, the father is typically expected to be a source of support and reliability to both the child and the mother. Of course, there may be responsibilities like...

Under current Illinois law, the court has full discretion regarding orders for spousal maintenance after divorce. Sometimes referred to as alimony in other jurisdictions, spousal maintenance may be utilized to help ensure that a divorce...