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Do I Need to Hire a Lawyer for an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois? 
5 Mistakes to Avoid in Your Illinois Parenting Plan
Top Questions About Illinois Protection Orders, Answered
Early Warning Signs a Spouse is Concealing Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce
3 Reasons to Consider Illinois Collaborative Divorce if You Have Kids
What Does a Mediator Do During Divorce Mediation in Illinois?  
Does an Unemployed Parent Still Have to Pay Child Support? 
How to Meet the Challenges of a High Conflict Divorce 
Unique Spousal Maintenance Concerns in an Illinois Divorce
How Are Pensions Addressed in an Illinois Divorce?
Legal Considerations To Be Aware of in a Second Marriage
Can I Date Others While I Am Going Through a Divorce?
How Does Wealth Impact an Illinois Divorce Case?
Cryptocurrency Like Bitcoin May Be Used to Hide Assets in a Divorce
How Can Divorcing Parents Resolve Custody Disputes in Illinois?
Can I Get an Annulment If the Marriage Has Not Been Consummated?
Understanding the Risk of Escalation When Divorcing an Abusive Spouse
The Benefits of Collaborative Divorce for High-Income Couples
Signs Your Spouse is Lying About Money During Your Divorce
How Can You Get Alimony in an Illinois Divorce?
What Happens If a Parent Has More than One Child Support Obligation?
When Can a Grandparent Request Visitation Rights for a Child in Illinois?
How Can a Lifestyle Analysis Benefit Me During My Illinois Divorce?
What to Ask For When You Request Temporary Orders During Your Divorce in Illinois
How to Let Your Child’s Other Parent Know About Your Vacation
What You Need to Know About Divorce Mediation in Illinois
What is the Right of First Refusal in an Illinois Parenting Plan?
Do My Spouse and I Meet the Requirements for a Joint Simplified Dissolution?
What if My Ex-Spouse Disagrees With My Plans to Relocate With Our Child?
How Long Does Spousal Support Last After an Illinois Divorce?
How Can a Collaborative Divorce Be Beneficial For My Family?
How Are Children’s Medical Expenses Handled in Illinois Divorce Cases?
What Factors Make a Parent “Unfit” in an Illinois Child Custody Case?
A Closer Look at Dividing Marital Debt in an Illinois Divorce
What Are the Benefits of a Postnuptial Agreement in Illinois?
Tips for Going Through a Contentious Divorce in Illinois
What Are the Advantages of a Parallel Parenting Plan After Divorce?
Who Gets to Keep the Family Pet in an Illinois Divorce?
How Are Commingled Assets Handled in an Illinois Divorce?
Tips for Managing Your Health During Your Illinois Divorce
How Can Dating Someone New Impact Your Illinois Divorce Agreement?
6 Signs Your Spouse May Be Hiding Assets in Your Illinois Divorce
How to Have Quality Parenting Time After Your Illinois Divorce
Important Considerations When Getting Remarried in Illinois
The Advantages of an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois
What Are the Steps for Modifying an Illinois Divorce Order?
How Is Spousal Maintenance Used in an Illinois Divorce?
What Documents Need Updating After an Illinois Divorce?
What Are the Signs of Parental Alienation in an Illinois Divorce?
What Are the Advantages of “Nesting” in Illinois Divorce Cases?
Tips for Co-Parenting During the Holidays in a Pandemic
What Issues Can Prolong the Divorce Process in Illinois?
5 Tips for Divorcing a Spouse Who Has an Addiction Problem
When Are Subpoenas Necessary in an Illinois Divorce?
Tips for Helping Your Adult Children Cope With Your Illinois Divorce
How Has COVID-19 Affected Parenting Orders in Illinois?
3 Important Tips for Dads During Divorce
How to Divide Retirement Funds During Your Illinois Divorce
4 Ways to Protect Your Children During Your Illinois Divorce
What Expenses Can Be Added to Basic Child Support Obligations in Illinois?
Will I Have to Pay Spousal Maintenance in My Illinois Divorce?
What Are the Differences Between Legal Separation and Divorce in Illinois?
How to Protect Your Parenting Time Rights in Illinois
Can I Get More Marital Property Instead of Maintenance in My Divorce?
How to Protect Yourself Financially After Your Illinois Divorce
Can You Shorten the Length of Your Illinois Divorce Proceedings?
The Importance of a Home Appraisal When Getting a Divorce in Illinois
6 Myths About Getting Divorced in Illinois
Will I Lose Child Custody Rights if I Have a Mental Illness in Illinois?
4 Costly Mistakes to Avoid When Getting a Divorce
How Can I Ensure That My Illinois Premarital Agreement is Enforceable?
How Do I Know if I Need a New Divorce Lawyer?
6 Questions to Ask About Your Marital Home During an Illinois Divorce
4 Common Mistakes Made in High Net Worth Divorces
3 of the Most Common Reasons for Divorce
How to Address Child Custody Issues During the Summer
How Will the Coronavirus Pandemic Affect Child Custody Issues?
4 Common Myths About Divorce and Children
Will the Coronavirus Crisis Cause Illinois Divorce Rates to Increase?
How Is Child Custody Established for Unmarried Couples?
What Do I Need to Do When Preparing for Divorce?
Can Children Decide Which Parent They Will Live With After Divorce?
5 Questions to Ask Your Divorce Lawyer
Illinois Divorce Laws May Change in Favor of Equal Parenting Time
Myths Surrounding Men and Divorce
Is Illinois a No-Fault Divorce State?
Can Marijuana Use Affect Child Custody in an Illinois Divorce?
How Are Retirement Accounts Divided in an Illinois Divorce?
What Happens When a Parent Does Not Pay Child Support in Illinois?
Tips for Successful Co-Parenting After Your Illinois Divorce
What Factors are Considered in the Division of Marital Property?
How to Protect Yourself from Financial Fraud During Divorce
Can I Receive Retroactive Child Support in Illinois?
How Does a Promotion at Work Affect Illinois Child Support Payments?
How Long Does a Divorce Take in Illinois?
What You Need to Know When Seeking Alimony From a High-Earning Spouse
Are There Downsides to Divorce Mediation?
How Can Substance Abuse Affect Divorce Proceedings?
Are Unofficial Wedding Ceremonies Considered Legal in Illinois?
What Is the Difference Between Collaborative and Cooperative Divorce?
How to Address the Stages of Grief During Your Divorce
How to Determine Income for Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
What Does Child Support Pay For in an Illinois Family Law Case?
What Happens When Wages Are Garnished to Pay Child Support?
Frequently Asked Questions About Collaborative Divorce in Illinois
Can I Get Divorced Through a Newspaper in Illinois?
5 Ways to Sabotage Your Child Custody Case
The 5 Biggest Questions About Uncontested Divorce in Illinois
How Will a Guardian Ad Litem Affect My Child Custody Case?
How Does Adultery Affect Divorce in Hoffman Estates?
How Can Remarriage Change the Terms of My Divorce?
Who Gets Custody of Children if the Custodial Parent Dies?
What Makes High Net Worth Divorces So Complex?
How to Combat Parental Alienation During Your Divorce
Do I Need a Lawyer to Get a Divorce in Illinois?
Pros and Cons of Divorce Mediation in Illinois
How Are Frozen Embryos Handled During an Illinois Divorce Case?
How Are Child Custody and Child Support Determined for Unwed Parents?
3 Things to Keep in Mind When Determining Child Support in Illinois
How Much Does it Cost to Get Divorced in Illinois?
What You Need to Know About Contesting a Prenuptial Agreement
Can a Divorced Parent Leave a Child with Another Person?
Understanding Uncontested Divorce in Illinois
Mediation or Collaborative Divorce: Which Is Best?
How Will the Proposed Illinois Fair Tax Law Affect Married Couples?
What Should I Do if My Ex-Spouse Will Not Pay the Divorce Settlement?
How Is Ownership of Pets Handled in an Illinois Divorce?
Who Qualifies as a Legal Parent in an Illinois Paternity Case?
How to Modify Child Support in Illinois
How Do Court-Ordered Therapy and Custody Evaluations Affect Divorce?
How Does Dating Affect Child Custody Decisions in a Divorce Case?
How Are Child Support Proceedings Initiated in Illinois?
Should I Try to Keep the Marital Home in My Divorce?
Does a Criminal Conviction Affect Divorce?
New Law Affects Child Support Enforcement in Illinois
In Illinois, How Would Property Be Divided in the Bezos’ Divorce?
Moving to a New Home When Child Custody Is Shared in Illinois
What to Expect During Court Appearances in an Illinois Divorce Case
Facing Foreclosure During a Divorce
When a Spouse Wastes or Destroys Marital Assets During Divorce
Asking for Spousal Maintenance Is About to Become More Difficult
When Will a Court Grant Child Custody to a Relative?
Why Prenuptial Agreements Matter in All Stages of Life
How Does Mental Health Impact Divorce Cases in Illinois?
Establishing and Enforcing Child Support in Illinois Family Law Cases
What You Need to Know About Divorce and Taxes
When Allowing Parenting Time May Endanger Your Child
Addressing Property Division Issues in a Gray Divorce
Ending Your Marriage When Your Spouse Does Not Want a Divorce
Child Support and Paying for College Expenses
Understanding Illinois’ New Collaborative Divorce Law
New Illinois Alimony Law Responds to Federal Tax Reform
The Intersection of Cybersecurity and Divorce
Children, Counseling, and Divorce in Illinois
When Your Ex Stops Following the Parenting Plan
When Religion and Sharing Custody Collide
Illinois Fathers at the Bottom of Parenting Time Awards
Are Non-Parents Ever Eligible for Custody?
The Purpose of Child Legal Advocates in Family Law Cases
Enforcing Alimony in Illinois
The New Frontier in Divorce: Dividing Cryptocurrencies
Is Annulment Ever a Realistic Option?
Appellate Court Rules Non-Biological Parent Has Rights
Addressing Alcohol Abuse in Child Custody and Divorce
The Consequences of Ignoring a Court Order
Springfield Considering a Coparenting Approach to Custody
Unconscious Bias Influences Judges’ Child Custody Decisions
Options When You Cannot Agree on Property Division
Domestic Violence and the Decision to Divorce
Negotiating a Fair Divorce Settlement
Prepping for the Start of Divorce
What is the Purpose of Discovery in Divorce?
What Happens to the Engagement Ring?
Sorting Out the Marital Home in Divorce
The Impact of Divorce on Retirement Benefits
The Important Decision of Where to File for Divorce
Negotiating a Divorce Settlement
Digital Snooping in Divorce
Distributing the Costs of Divorce
The Importance of Establishing Paternity for Young Parents
Proposed Federal Tax Reform Could Directly Impact Divorce
Why You Might Need an Emergency Temporary Child Custody Order
Illinois Dads Seek Equal Right to Parenting Responsibilities
What Litigation Means for Your Divorce Case
Dividing Season Tickets and Other Entertainment-Related Assets in Divorce
The Ability of Non-Parents to Obtain Custody or Visitation
The Challenges of Parenting after Divorce
Default Judgments in Divorce
Practical Tips and Options to Get Divorced
Can You Challenge a Prenup?
How Courts Handle Parents Who Are Under- or Unemployed
Can Spousal Support Be Modified?
Illinois Formalizes the Collaborative Law Process
Options for Couples with Family Businesses in Divorce
What Can You Do When a Spouse Lies During Divorce?
Is Divorce the Only Legal Process to End a Marriage?
Is a Parent Permitted to Restrict or Deny Parenting Time?
Deciding Medical Care for a Child Post-Divorce
The Influence of Social Media and Electronic Communications in Divorce
Violence and Child Custody in Illinois
Divorce, Child Custody and a Child with Special Needs
When Reproductive Rights and Divorce Collide
The Potential Unintended Consequences of Illinois' New Child Support Rules
How Mental Illness Can Impact Divorce
Dealing with Complicated Child Custody Exchanges
Long-Term Planning for Divorcing Parents
Illinois Governor Considering a Bill That Awards Custody of Pets in Divorce
Legal Separation vs. Divorce: Deciding Which is Right for You
Proposed Law Would Suspend Child Support for Parents in Jail
Divorce and Preserving Sibling Relationships
Dividing Debt in Divorce
How a Spouse's Behavior Can Influence the Divorce
Special Considerations for High-Earners Seeking Divorce
Differences of Religion and Child Custody
Hiding Assets in Divorce
Protecting Yourself in an Uncontested Divorce
Illinois Supreme Court Weighs in on Attorney's Fees in High Net-Worth Divorces
Filing for Divorce: Residency and Venue
Who is Eligible to Receive Custody Rights Over a Child in Illinois?
Modifying Spousal Maintenance Awards
When and How Parenting Responsibilities May be Restricted
Enforcing Custody Orders Across State Lines
Valuing Assets in a High Net-Worth Divorce
Mental Health Issues and Divorce
How Courts Decide Custody in Illinois
Life Changes and So Can Parenting Plans: The Modification Process
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Divorce
Why to Consider Drafting a Prenuptial Agreement
Asking for Temporary Support While a Divorce is Pending
Divorce Complicates Parenting, Including Moving Out-of-State with Your Child
Getting and Enforcing Child Support Orders
The Benefits of Hiring a Lawyer for Step-Parent Adoptions
Divorce vs. Legal Separation: Deciding Which is Right for You
Simplified vs. Formal Divorce: Deciding Which Option is Right for You
How to Establish Paternity in Illinois
Divorce and Dividing Parent Decision-Making Authority in Illinois
The Rights of Grandparents After Divorce
Divorced Parents Look for Creative Ways to Share Parenting Time
What You Need to File for Divorce in Illinois
What Qualifies as 'Marital Property' in a Divorce?
Who Pays for Our Child’s College Expenses Under Illinois Law?
Dissipation of Marital Assets in Your Illinois Divorce
Tips for Developing Your Illinois Parenting Plan
Changing Your Illinois Child Support Order
President Signs International Child Support Convention
Women Suffer Most in Gray Divorces
Domestic Abuse, Orders of Protection, and Your Family Law Case
What Happens if You Marry or Divorce a Foreign Spouse?
Your Divorce and the Gains Tax Exclusion
Am I Allowed to Move With My Child?
Illinois Spousal Maintenance Guidelines and Your Divorce
The Right of First Refusal
Enforcing Child Support: Part 2
Enforcing Child Support: Part 1
Court Rules Wrongful Death Settlements Constitute Income
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Illinois
Debt Division in Illinois Divorces
Terminating Parental Rights
Child Support and Imputed Income
​Social Media and Your Family Law Case
Fraudulent Filing of Financial Affidavits
Child Custody Proceedings in the Military
Palatine Attorney Nicholas W. Richardson Awards Scholarships
New Law Changes DCFS Reporting Requirements
Financial Support for Non-Minor Children with Disabilities
Visitation Interference
Weight of a Child’s Opinion in Allocation of Parenting Time
Public Outcry Leads to Tabling of Bill Concerning Single Mothers
Pet Visitation Rights
Illinois Gestational Surrogacy
New Law Makes Changes to the Children and Family Services Advisory Council
Child Placement in Illinois
New Law Creates Foster Children’s Bill of Rights
New Law Amends Birth Grandparent Rights
Changes to Temporary Support During Divorce Proceedings
Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection
Parenting Plans
Who Gets the Marital Home in Divorce?
Adoption and Paternity
Collaborative Divorce in Illinois
Parental Alienation
New Standards for Non-Minor Educational Support
​The Illinois Safe Haven Law
Modifying Alimony
Illinois Court Clarifies the Hague Convention’s Mandatory Return Rule
New Bill Amends Guardianship Laws
Equitable Adoption and Child Custody Proceedings
Joint and Sole Custody in Illinois
​Calculating Illinois Child Support
Adultery and Divorce
Major Changes to Illinois Family Law
Defining Marital Waste
New Child Support Bill Signed into Law
Rescinding Paternity
Types of Alimony in Illinois
Calculating Spousal Support in Illinois
The Effects of Obergefell on Illinois Couples
No-Fault Divorce in Illinois
Fault Divorce in Illinois
Impact of Illinois Adoption on Child Custody and Child Support
How to Have a Successful Co-Parenting Relationship
Steps to Take Following a Palatine Divorce
Study Finds Social Media Increasingly to Blame for Divorce
Study Finds Social Media Increasingly to Blame for Divorce
The Dissipation of a Marital Estate in Illinois Divorce
Determining Jurisdiction in Illinois Child Custody Cases
Legal Battle over Frozen Embryos
Breaking a Stalemate in Palatine Child Custody Cases
Platonic Parenting: The Non-Divorce Divorce
Moving out of Illinois Following Divorce
IL Supreme Court: Equitable Adoption Does Not Apply in Custody Proceedings
The Division of Marital Assets: Case Studies in Commingling Assets
Hidden Assets in Palatine Divorce Cases
Illinois Remedies for Failure to Pay Child Support
Cohabitation and Alimony Payments in Illinois
Million Dollar Child Support in Illinois: How Much Does It Cost to Raise a Child?
Online Document Prep for Your Divorce: Is it the Right Choice?
Business Valuation and Division in Illinois Divorce
Handling Illinois Child-Related Expenses in the Digital Age
​Illinois Adoption for Gay and Lesbian Parents
Use of Marital Home during Illinois Divorce
Step Away from the Computer: Divorce in the Age of Social Media​
Illinois Allows Unmarried Couples to Enforce Property Claims against Each Other
Illinois Division of Assets: Why Title Does Not Trump All
What Causes Divorce Later in Life?
Can a Stepparent’s Income be Used to Determine Child Support Payment?
Payment of College Expenses in Illinois Divorce
Tax Issues Following Divorce
​Can Social Security Benefits Offset Pensions in Illinois Divorces?
How to Establish Paternity in Illinois
Traveling Out of Town with Your Children: Do You Need Permission?
Sealing Illinois Divorce Records
Handling the Holidays with Children after Divorce
Parent Education Class Requirements in Illinois Child Custody Cases
​Name Change in Illinois after Divorce
Child’s Preference in Illinois Custody Cases
​Law Governing Illinois Spousal Support Payments Set to Change
Can Use of Corporal Punishment Affect Illinois Child Custody?
Maintaining a Friendly Relationship after Divorce
The Denial of Child Custody and Visitation to Illinois Fathers
Illinois Divorce Asset Valuation
Pets and Illinois Divorce
​Illinois Divorce of Absent Spouse by Publication
Illinois Divorce Asset Protection: The Use of Trusts
Getting Remarried? Consider an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement
Helping Illinois Kids Cope with Divorce
The Cost of Divorce in Illinois: 4th Most Expensive State in the U.S.
Creative Solutions for Equitable Division of Marital Assets in Illinois Divorce
Dating During Divorce in Illinois
Use of Collaborative Law in Illinois Child Custody Cases
Marriage and Annulment in Illinois
Enforcement of Illinois Child Custody Orders
Guide to Illinois Child Custody and Visitation
Joint Simplified Dissolution of Illinois Marriage
Getting Divorced? You Should Review Your Estate Plan
Legal Separation in Illinois
Present Day Value Buy-Outs of Retirement Plans in Illinois Divorce
Division of Retirement Plans in Illinois Divorce
Where You Hang Your Hat : Can Logistics Play a Role in Marital Success?
Domestic Violence in Illinois Child Custody Cases
Advantages of Filing First for Divorce
Illinois Divorce Documentation Checklist: Ensuring Your Right to Fair and Equitable Division of Property
Illinois Grandparents Obtaining Guardianship of Grandchildren
Right of First Refusal in Chicago, Illinois Child Custody and Visitation Cases
Stepparent Visitation in Illinois Child Custody Cases
Grandparent Visitation in Illinois
Protecting Yourself from Domestic Violence: What You Should Know
Mediation in Divorce – Benefits to Both Parties
Adoption by Step Parents: What to Expect
Child Support: The Court’s Discretion
Collaborative Law in Family Disputes
Property Division during Divorce Proceedings
Marriage Dissolution and Legal Separation
Sometimes Modifying a Divorce Decree is Necessary or Warranted
Same-Sex Couples in Illinois Have Increased Need for Pre-Marriage Planning
Why a Premarital Agreement May be Right for You
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