Category: Family Law

It is no secret that family law proceedings can be expensive, and even more so when the parties involved do not see eye to eye. The more parties disagree with one another on various issues, he more matters pertinent to the case (such as parenting times, parenting roles, and property division) will need to turn to the courts to resolve these issues. Parenting time – that is, the amount of time that each party is permitted to spend in the...

Grandparents often play a crucial in the care and development of their grandchildren, but their rights in terms of being involved in the lives of these children have been historically underrepresented in the courts. In terms of family law, public awareness of the roles held by grandparents in family court cases has increased in recent years. On January 1, 2016, new laws have gone into effect that help to protect and support those rights. For grandparents throughout the state, this...

The new year brought sweeping changes that will undoubtedly affect the lives of many Illinois residents. In all, over 237 laws were changed and rewritten in 2015 with changes taking effect on January 1, 2016. Some of the biggest changes occurred in rewrites of the state family law statutes. These changes made headlines throughout the state. Some of the more extensive rewrites were made to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, which governs divorce. As of the beginning...

Illinois residents are facing sweeping changes to many of the laws that are currently in place. These changes could potentially have a positive impact on divorces where there are children involved. In 2015, more than 200 new pieces of legislation were approved, including a massive overhaul of the state’s almost 40-year-old family court laws. These went into effect in January 2016. If you or someone you love is a parent going through a divorce or separation, it is important to...