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Child custody matters can be among the most contentious in a divorce, and disagreements between a divorcing couple regarding parenting decisions and custody can complicate the case and prevent resolution. That is why the Illinois Supreme Court recently announced adopting new Rule 909, which sets up a framework for family courts to use parenting coordinators to resolve minor problems that cause conflict in family law cases. This article details Rule 909 and how it could affect a child custody cas...   Read more ...  

All parents are legally required to support their children. When parents are married, they directly support their offspring, but if they divorce, the state court may order one party to pay child support. If you are in this situation, it is essential to understand Illinois’s child support laws. Below are common child support questions we receive. If you have additional Illinois child support questions, our Chicago child support lawyers can help today. How Is Child Support Determined In Illinois...   Read more ...  

Divorce is typically less contentious and difficult when both parties agree to end the marriage. But sometimes, one party will not want to end the marriage, so it is understandable to wonder ‘What now?’ This article explains the path forward if one spouse does not want to sign the divorce papers. If you have questions, our divorce lawyers in Chicago can help you today. What Is A Contested Divorce In Illinois? A contested divorce means that the spouses do not agree on the outcome of their div...   Read more ...  

Deciding to get a divorce is never easy, but it can be more difficult if one party does not want to get divorced. Learn more about getting divorced in Illinois in this blog post, then our divorce lawyer in Chicago Michael C. Craven can answer any detailed questions you may have. Illinois Is A No-Fault Divorce State The first thing to understand is that Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. This means that the court does not require you to prove that the other party did anything untoward, such as...   Read more ...  

Most people are familiar with prenuptial agreements, but they may believe that these agreements are only for the wealthy. This is not true; middle-class couples are more likely than ever to sign a prenuptial agreement than in the past.   A prenuptial agreement can be helpful for people in all income brackets to protect their assets if divorce happens. Learn more in this article, then, to protect your assets from division during a divorce, please contact our prenuptial agreement attorney in ...   Read more ...  

After a divorce in Illinois, one spouse could receive alimony from the other, also known as spousal maintenance or support. But what about pensions? Are you entitled to the other party’s pension after divorce? Learn about this topic in this article, and talk to our divorce lawyer in Chicago Michael C. Craven if you need help with divorce issues. Illinois Is An Equitable Division State Illinois has an equitable division rule for divorces, meaning the judge will divide the couple’s property ba...   Read more ...