Under §501 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, 750 ILCS 5/101, et seq., the trial court may grant temporary relief, including ordering the purchase or sale of assets.

In Sadler v. Pulliam, 2022 IL App (5th) 220213, the father filed a petition to establish parentage and for parental responsibility. After an extensive trial, ...

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...

Some couples are unhappy with their relationships and must go through the divorce process. For many couples, that means going through a court, but this option seems too dramatic and unnecessary for others.

Co-parenting through divorce presents a multitude of challenges. When your child has special needs, those issues are only amplified. As a family law attorney and mother of a child with Type 1 Diabetes...

Two family law attorneys examine the intersection of emotional attachment and financial reality when dividing marital real estate, addressing common misconceptions about ownership versus liability and the critical role of timing in property rights. The article provides strategic guidance on navigating complex issues from mortgage obligations to state-specific legal frameworks that govern how homes are treated during divorce proceedings.

Performers perform. It's in the job title, but they don't do it for free. Performers from all around the world, whether musicians, comedians, magicians, or anything in between, are experts in their field...

Marriages sometimes end in divorce. It's good to regain independence, but sometimes, things don't work as you want

In a factually unique relocation case in which the young minor children (twins) were moved consistently between Illinois and Colorado after their birth until almost two years later...

Thanksgiving is a time for family gatherings, gratitude, and celebration. However, for newly separated parents, it can also present unique challenges when it comes to parenting time and holiday arrangements.

As the calendar flips to January, a peculiar phenomenon takes hold in the world of divorce: "Divorce Month." This unique trend sees a surge in divorce inquiries...

If you are the victim of domestic abuse, it can feel as if your life is crumbling around you. It's hard to escape those situations, and even once you do, life can still be quite difficult.

In In re Marriage of Krilich, 2023 IL App (1st) 221198, the testator's children filed a petition against the representatives of the testator's estate to enforce the terms of a 1985 judgment for dissolution of marriage...

50% of marriages end in divorce is a long-accepted statistic which has been perpetuated over decades – since the late 1970s when the statistic was first generated.

Illinois is changing how courts handle pet custody disputes between unmarried couples. Starting in 2027, judges will have the authority to look beyond ownership paperwork and consider who actually cared for the animal, the pet's emotional bonds, and what arrangement serves the animal's well-being when relationships end.

Outside of the professional law field, the media and many average people use the terms domestic violence and abuse interchangeably. The severity is there with both terms,...

In sports, you can't simply show up on the field and expect to participate in the NFL or similar leagues.

As the incoming President of Scribes – The American Society of Legal Writers, I hold a deep appreciation for the art of brilliant legal writing that reveals clear thinking, displays an elegant style...

When a family goes through a divorce or separation, and a child is involved, they'll often implement some form of child support. The amount varies with the number of children and extenuating...