When a parent dies or a family breaks apart, grandparents often step in, wanting to stay connected with their grandchildren. At the …
Families who want to protect a loved one with disabilities often consider setting up a Special Needs Trust (SNT). However, many people …
Pre-Marital Division of Assets and Maintenance in Same-Sex Divorce is not commonly searched topic, but the consequences of not understanding these issues …
In Illinois, child custody issues in same-sex divorces can be particularly complex when just one spouse is the child’s biological parent. Unless …
Before diving into how to terminate maintenance (alimony), we must look at the events that warrant terminating maintenance. While many states have …
Things Change. Jobs, income, needs. A common question that arises a few years after divorce is how to modify maintenance when something …
Temporary maintenance during divorce is a major issue that is often contested by the other spouse. Judges have broad discretion on how …
In Illinois, even if you haven’t seen or spoken to your spouse in years, you can still get divorced. You just have …
Filing for sole custody in Illinois is a significant legal process that requires careful preparation and understanding of state laws. If you …
Child custody cases can be complex and emotionally charged. Often there are issues that are difficult to resolve, especially when one parent …
The most popular form of custody agreement is joint custody. Joint custody arrangements are the most common arrangements because they can provide …
When facing a child custody dispute, hiring a lawyer can be one of the most important steps to ensure your parental rights …
