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I am getting a divorce! What’s next?
Finding a Competent Divorce Lawyer
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I am getting a divorce! What’s next?
I am getting a divorce! What’s next? For adults, divorce remains one of life’s most stressful events. Death of a loved one, dismissal from work, an illness, or marital problems certainly challenge the strongest of characters. Unfortunately, divorce is a...
Tips for Divorced Parents
Tips for Divorced ParentsIn addition to setting child support pursuant to Section 505 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, a court in Illinois has the discretion to order either or both of the parties to pay for the following expenses...
I am not happy. Can I change my Divorce Decree?
"I am not happy. Can I change my Divorce Decree?"Typically, it's very difficult to modify your final Marital Settlement Agreement as part of your Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage. Absent a showing of coercion, duress, or your spouse's...
So you have made that difficult decision to obtain a divorce, what’s next?
So you have made that difficult decision to obtain a divorce, what's next?When I meet with prospective clients, I always ask whether he or she believes that the marriage is irretrievably broken down. If a need arises, I offer prospective clients a list of...
What is the effect of dating while going through a divorce?
What is the effect of dating while going through a divorce?FinancesIn Illinois, there is a theory of dissipation. Dissipation is one of the factors the court examines when distributing the marital estate. According to countless case law precedents,...
Finding a Competent Divorce Lawyer
Finding a Competent Divorce Lawyer Divorce happens to a lot of people. Oftentimes, it's tragic, highly acrimonious, and it may be emotionally and financially taxing. As with any difficult event in a person's life, one needs a guide to navigate you through...