Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

How Effective are Court Orders of Protections?

Court Orders of Protection in Divorce Cases The recent shooting deaths of three women at a popular day spa in the Milwaukee area that were committed allegedly by the estranged husband of one of the victims has triggered a great deal of discussion over the issuing and effectiveness of court orders of protection.  The presumed gun man, who also took his own life shortly after killing the women and injuring others, was supposedly under a court order of protection sought only days before by his wi...   Read more ...  

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Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman’s Surprise Decision to Separate

Celebrity-Divorce Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman have announced their separation after 30 years of marriage. To many fans, the announcement from this couple, known for the longevity of their marriage, came as a shock. The couple has not provided any reason for their decision to go separate ways. Whatever their reason, the end of long-term marriages astonish people when couples decide to separate. Sometimes marriages are in disrepair for years, but the couple hides their problems or tries to work...   Read more ...  

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Divorce Law: Revisions to Illinois Statutes – Good ideas or not?

Family-Law The Illinois Family Law Study Committee is proposing major overhauls to the current Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act of 1977. If approved, it could transform the way cases are currently decided in the areas of child custody, maintenance, allocation of parental time and responsibilities, child support and additional family related matters. Most family law attorneys and divorce litigants would likely concur that filing for divorce is stressful and difficult for most...   Read more ...  

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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 ...  

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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 ...  

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Communicate with Care During a Divorce-The Written Word is Forever

Written-Communication During a divorce, communications with your spouse may get heated or even ugly.  It has been my experience as a Chicago divorce attorney that most litigants benefit from utilizing guidelines and maintaining a professional tone in their written communications with their soon to be ex. The goals are to minimize documents that may be used in court, reduce stressful exchanges and improve dialogue.   Here are some rules to keep in mind before you hit the send button on you...   Read more ...  

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