Category: Family Law

It is a myth that alimony is an aspect of divorce that is all but obsolete. Although it’s more recently referred to as spousal support or spousal maintenance, the paying and receiving of alimony are alive and well amongst divorced couples today.  It is just one aspect of the divorce that splitting couples will need to negotiate or have a family court judge decide for them.   Under Illinois law, spousal maintenance is allowed, and the term alimony is not used....

Even the simplest of divorces can be stressful and take time. If you are going through a divorce that involves factors that might complicate your divorce case, the stress and duration can increase significantly. You may not be able to change these factors such as children, high assets, or abuse, but you can hire an Illinois divorce attorney who is experienced and supportive of you and your family. Knowing what elements can complicate the dissolution of your marriage and how...

If you have been a parent for very long, you have likely had to advise your child to make the best of a bad situation. Sometimes, as parents, we need to follow our own advice. This happens to be the case when it comes to co-parenting and sharing custody. Whether you are going through a divorce, have been divorced for a while, or have never been married to your child’s other parent, there are ways to make the best of...

As about half of all people who have been married can tell you, divorce brings with it many uncertainties and questions. One of these common questions is who stays in the family home after a divorce? As a seasoned Will County family lawyer will tell you, there are no cut and dry answers to this question - no one-size-fits-all solution to divorce. Each family and divorce situation is unique. It is best to discuss this question with your divorce attorney...