In this episode of Until Death Do Us Pod, Senior Partner Jay Dahlin sits down with Partners Kim Cook and Shaska Dice to explore the key differences between fault-based divorce and no-fault divorce.

Section 506 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/101, et seq., is amended effective January 1, 2024, with respect to the specific duties of a guardian ad litem (GAL)...

In this captivating episode, Jay Dahlin leads a deep and insightful conversation with two distinguished experts in their respective fields.

The sale of personal residence has hit a solid wall! Stories abound of home sellers reducing substantially the asking prices for their homes which still languish unsold for well over a year and, in some cases, two or more.

For the multitude of people everywhere who watched The Golden Bachelor, it was mesmerizing. Who would have thought that one 72 year old guy from Indiana could capture the hearts...

Between 2005 and 2007, the Illinois Legislature passed a series of amendments to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act addressing grandparent visitation.

Well over one-third of the adults in the USA have been divorced, often accompanied by legally enforceable obligations for child support or alimony.

Divorce isn't just a legal process. It's also a financial and emotional upheaval that generally results in lifechanging circumstances for everyone involved.

In this episode, Jay Dahlin sits down withTami Wollensak, a Certified Divorce Lending Professional, (CDLP®) and divorce mortgage planner, and Jason Sposeep, Senior Partner...

Chicago's LGBTQ+ Bar Association is one of the largest and oldest LGBTQ+ bar associations in the country. It was founded in 1987, when things were very different for LGBTQ+ people...

Money secrets can destroy relationships just as thoroughly as romantic betrayal. Drawing on a recent Bankrate survey revealing that 43% of U.S. adults view financial secrets as seriously as physical infidelity, this conversation explores the warning signs of financial deception and the legal protections available when trust is shattered.

Any family law attorney involved in any financially sophisticated divorce case needs to be familiar with accounting concepts. For those of us familiar with accounting concepts...

Ozempic, Wegovy and other branded versions of a class of weight loss drugs that contain Semiglutide (a drug previously used for diabetes treatment) are all over the news.

As we observe Juneteenth, our firm stands united against all forms of discrimination. We join in celebrating this significant day that honors liberty and humanity. Juneteenth, known by various...

Donald C. Schiller, co-founder of Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP, retired from "active practice" effective January of this year. After nearly 60 years of legal practice and 42 years...

A recent CNBC Make It article highlighted six smart money questions a divorce attorney suggests asking early in a relationship, not to interrogate on the first date...

In today's economic environment, it is a very difficult decision to opt for a divorce and end a dysfunctional relationship.

Prenuptial agreements have become very popular with people of modest wealth as a means for preserving that wealth when entering into a marriage.

In previous publications, we observed that commuter marriages and removal cases are on the rise because of unemployment and job transfers to another state.

Family attorneys are essential, as many families have different complexities that they need assistance in resolving—whether that's prenuptials, child custody agreements, drafting wills, or anything in between.