Monthly Archives: July 2012

Divorce Court Etiquette by a Chicago Divorce Lawyer

It’s time to go to court for your divorce litigation. It is common for you to feel nervous and emotional when dealing with divorce issues. Those feelings may be amplified when you have to attend court for your divorce case. Walking into a courtroom can feel like entering a foreign country. They have different customs and they speak a different language – legalese. The general population rarely has the opportunity or need to enter a courtroom. The exception may be an occasional traffic ti...   Read more ...  

Is The Express Divorce The New Trend? – TomKat No More

When Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, it was speculated that it would be a bi-coastal affair filled with drama that could feed the media for a 6-month minimum. Instead, TomKat surprised us all and boarded the express train to dissolution and ended their marriage in 11 days. It would not be easy – or even possible to replicate that speed even in the best of situations for the average divorce. Before you call your divorce attorney and request an express divorce – keep in mind T...   Read more ...