If you follow the tabloids and Hollywood divorces, you might mistakenly believe that property is automatically divided 50/50 in a divorce.

Skilled, experienced attorneys know that, from the very first meeting with a client, they prepare that case keeping in mind the possibility of an appeal.

Marital separations are a great option for couples amid relationship issues who do not want to divorce each other completely. Marital separations can help a couple reconcile...

Collaborative Divorce and Mediation are Alternative Dispute Resolution ("ADR") methods that can enable divorcing couples to preserve resources and avoid costly litigation.

Divorce is undoubtedly a challenging process, and life post-divorce brings its own set of hurdles. Imagine a scenario where, after seven years of faithfully...

The holidays are over, and the new year brings resolutions, fresh starts, and crowded gyms. In the family law world, the new year also brings an increase in divorce filings.

Divorce is often one of the most emotionally charged and challenging experiences a person can go through. Emotions run high, and couples find themselves navigating a complex legal landscape...

Most people who have been either the petitioner or the respondent in a contested dissolution of marriage action know that they have a right to appeal from the final judgment.

Many people know that children of a Social Security recipient may be eligible to receive dependent benefits. These can come in the form of disability or retirement benefits.

Assisted Reproduction Statute, Not Parent-Child Relationship Statute, Governs Issue of Paternity When Pregnancy Results from Artificial Insemination...

Family law disputes and divorce cases are often emotionally draining and financially burdensome. Traditionally, mediation has been a popular alternative to court litigation, offering a more amicable resolution process.

With the help of modern medicine, people are able to receive earlier diagnoses for illnesses that may not display symptoms for months or even years in the future.

The importance of child support cannot be disputed, and income withholding is one of the most effective ways we can enforce it.

I never wanted to be a lawyer until I became one. Admittedly, a rather startling statement for one who has clung tenaciously to the practice for more than 50 years; something in the mix mesmerizes the mind to make the initial bond indestructible.

Discernment Counseling is a laser-focused form of couples counseling meant for spouses who are considering divorce, but are not collectively definitive about taking that next step.

The husband filed a petition to terminate maintenance on the grounds that the wife was engaged in a continuing, conjugal relationship postjudgment in In re Marriage of Larsen, 2023 IL App (1st) 230212.

Everyone loves a June wedding! When people ask a couple on the brink of their vows how their wedding planning is going, their minds turn to prewedding parties...

When you're a parent, whether that's a biological parent, legal guardian, adoptive parent, step-parent, or anything in between, you can make decisions for your child.

When divorced parents face significant financial disparities, Illinois courts may look beyond standard child support formulas to ensure children maintain a lifestyle comparable to what they experienced before the marriage ended. A recent appellate decision examines when guideline amounts fall short and upward deviations become necessary to protect children's interests.

As a divorce lawyer, I dedicate much of my work to negotiating various aspects of the physical, financial and emotional aspects of separation, such as parenting schedules...