You are both wrong. You are correct that the Judge does have to consider the non-marital estate of both spouses as one of the considerations when...

I do mostly trial work and fully understand the stress that you are currently feeling. I don't think you have much recourse with your current...

Yes, interpreters are available when you file your divorce case. You should not record someone without their permission. It's not only a violation...

Thank you for posting this for a friend. The stay at home spouse is entitled to assets and support. The real issue is how to best afford a...

Do not sign! I know railroad income and pension issues very well, and there’s more than one reason why maintenance (alimony) must be protected....

Given that the house was purchased prior to the marriage and only in your name, you actually have an argument that the house equity is 100% yours....

Two approaches, you can try to figure out preparing all of the documents and setting your Court dates. Often people miss things, like important...

My office is in Naperville, and the money at issue really isn't worth the cost of the fight. You'll spend more in litigation, even if you win,...

Okay. This is VERY IMPORTANT. And I'm one of only a handful of lawyers that is licensed to practice divorce in both Illinois and Arizona. You...

Mediators are not permitted to mediate a financial dispute, which is what you have here (Section 513 college expense issue). So, you don’t have to...