Equitable Distribution in Divorce in Illinois
In Illinois, the principle of equitable distribution guides how assets are divided during divorce proceedings. Rather than a strict equal...
Experienced Illinois Domestic Violence Act Attorney · Orders of Protection
No person should be subjected to threats and abuse. You have the right to feel safe from violence and threats of violence including...
Illinois Victims of Domestic Abuse Increasingly Seek Civil Remedy
No one deserves to suffer abuse, harassment, intimidation of a dependent, stalking, interference with personal liberty, exploitation or...
Illinois Parenting Agreements and the New Guidelines
Recently, we updated Divorce in Illinois: A Guide for the Client page on our website to incorporate the sweeping changes made to the...
Changes to Parental Relocation in Illinois
Prior to January 1, 2016, parents were free to move anywhere within the state of Illinois without leave of court. Often, this right given...
Changes to Grounds for Divorce in Illinois
Prior to January 1, 2016, Illinois recognized specific grounds for dissolution of a marriage. Those grounds included adultery, desertion,...
Passports Requirements for Children
In the midst of Illinois winter, many families seek warm refuge in milder climates, even if only for a brief vacation. Often these...
New Illinois Spousal Maintenance Law Takes Effect on January 1, 2015
As of January 1, 2015, there will be a new law in Illinois concerning spousal maintenance guidelines that dramatically changes how...
Illinois Divorce: College Expense Contributions
Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/513) provides for divorced or divorcing parents to contribute towards their children’s college expenses. The law...
