Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

Understanding Fault and No-Fault Grounds for Divorce

As a divorce attorney, I am frequently asked what requirements are needed in order to file for a divorce. Specifically, I am asked if one spouse must be guilty or have done something wrong before a divorce can be requested. Although these answers vary from state to state, in Illinois there must be grounds for a divorce. There are two types of grounds in Illinois, fault grounds and no-fault grounds. No-fault grounds are more commonly known as irreconcilable differences. In the case of irreconcila...   Read more ...  

Utilizing Chicago Divorce Attorneys To Develop A Solid (Yet Flexible) Co-Parenting Plan

As a Chicago divorce attorney, I have seen firsthand how difficult dissolving a marriage can prove for my clients. A common challenge when working through the divorce process is agreeing on an effective co-parenting plan for your children. Divorcing with children brings a whole set of parameters to work through. Even if you and your spouse are on amicable terms, consulting with Chicago divorce attorneys can offer a comprehensive range of benefits as you strive to effectively construct a solid c...   Read more ...  

Chicago Divorce Lawyer Sheds Light on Domestic Violence

Lately domestic violence has been in the forefront of the news and seemingly making headlines weekly. As a result, the high profile individuals accused of domestic violence are facing their consequences publicly. The media not only scrutinizes the abuser, but also any organizations affiliated with the abuser. Last year when NFL Raven’s player Ray Rice was accused of assaulting his fiancé, he was suspended for just two games. According to the New York Times, this penalty was seen as “too lig...   Read more ...  

Chicago Divorce Attorneys explain The Changing Eavesdropping Laws In Illinois

Being a reputable and qualified divorce lawyer in Chicago means staying on top of the ever-changing laws and statutes in the state of Illinois. I take this responsibility to my clients very seriously. By helping them understand and follow the divorce laws in our state is the best way for me to protect their rights as they move forward with their divorce proceedings. While the laws in Illinois are constantly evolving, lately the state of Illinois seems even more rife with legal changes; Illinois...   Read more ...  

Let Our Divorce Lawyers In Chicago Help You With New Maintenance Guidelines In Illinois

As an experienced divorce lawyer in Chicago, I know firsthand that navigating through a divorce can pose a litany of difficulties to my clients. Creating a co-parenting schedule and dividing up acquired assets are just some of the many challenges faced by clients divorcing in the state of Illinois. What’s another common concern for parties going through the maintenance process. Throughout my tenure as a divorce lawyer in Chicago, I have watched countless clients struggle with the ambiguity su...   Read more ...  

Surviving Valentine’s Day: A Chicago Divorce Lawyer’s Perspective

Broken Heart After Divorce Surviving the holiday season while either going through or after a divorce is a huge feat. Unfortunately, there is little respite as Valentine’s Day approaches quickly after the winter holidays. As lonely as it can feel to be single or divorced on Valentine’s Day, it may be comforting to know that you are not alone and that Valentine’s Day can be a struggle. February is actually the most common month to file for divorce. Many divorce attorneys in C...   Read more ...  

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