Chicago, IL
Divorce and separation Lawyer at Chicago, IL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Custody
For many parents, this part of the summer is marked with getting their kids ready to start or go back to college. With two daughters going off the college this fall, I am aware of the long lists of tas...
See Full GuideOn July 1, the Illinois Supreme Court amended its rules to expandmediation in child custody casesto include removal. The change will take effect on September 1, 2013. In 2006, the Illinois Supreme Cour...
See Full GuideChildren play a central role in divorce cases. When couples with children divorce, child custody is often the most important issue in the case. The custody laws help determine whether to grant joint c...
See Full GuideOn June 1st Illinois' Civil Union Act took affect. Illinois joins several other states that have civil unions or similar domestic partnership laws. There are also five states, plus the District of Colu...
See Full GuideMost Americans recently filed their income tax returns. Did you carefully look over the completed forms before you signed? If you plan to divorce this is especially important. When married couples file...
See Full GuideIt's tax time and if you're divorced and were awarded the right to claim your child or children as a dependent(s) on your tax return, here's what you need to know about filing your taxes properly. The...
See Full GuideRecently, Illinois voted to allow civil unions for same-sex couples. The law awaits Governor Quinn's signature. Once enacted, the law will allow same-sex couples to partake in many of the rights that ...
See Full GuideIt used to be commonplace for multi-generational families to live together with all adults having a hands-on role in the rearing of children. In those idyllic days grandparents played a special, part-t...
See Full GuideWe’ve all heard of those divorce battles like in the movie The War of the Roses. Should clients look for an attorney who takes no prisoners? You'll want to avoid that type of lawyer. Although the "w...
See Full GuideWhat is the most important thing a client should look for when hiring an attorney? The client and attorney must have chemistry. Divorce lawyers represent people, not businesses. The relationship is h...
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