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When you are filing for divorce in Chicago or anywhere in Illinois, what do you need to know about how the law deals with companion animals? In other words, if you and your spouse shared a companion animal during the marriage, are there specific laws in place to determine how the court will allocate ownership and/or responsibility for the animal in the event of divorce? In brief, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/) was recently amended through SB 1261, or Public A...   Read more ...  

If you are in the process of getting divorced in Highland Park,  Deerfield, or elsewhere in Illinois and are also facing the prospect of foreclosure, what do you need to know? It is extremely difficult to go through a divorce, especially given that the dissolution of a marriage can put serious financial strain on both parties. In most situations, the parties go from living on two incomes in a single household to two incomes for two separate households. To be sure, the economic impact of a divor...   Read more ...  

  Published in the October 11, 2017 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin   Some law practices lend themselves to repeat clients. For those practices, generating new business can be as simple as going to existing clients and asking them what else they can handle for them. But for specialty practices, such as divorce law, even your happiest clients may only need your services once.   For practices that feature many one-time clients, it may seem impossible to generate new busin...   Read more ...  

Going through a divorce is difficult enough without having children from the marriage. When children are involved, emotions often run high in all parties involved. Seemingly common issues, such as considering a new job in another state, can have serious consequences for your parenting rights and responsibilities. If you are considering a new job or relocating for another reason, can you move out of state with your children while your divorce is pending? How about after a parenting plan is in pla...   Read more ...  

If you have been ordered to pay child support for one or more children, you need to know when your obligation ends. The duration of child support in Illinois is usually straightforward. However, if you have any questions, call my office today.   How Long do I Have to Pay Child Support in Illinois?   Illinois law requires you to pay child support at least until your son or daughter turns 18. However, there are numerous circumstances that would lead a court to require you to pay support ...   Read more ...  

Not every legal decision has to be made by a judge in a courtroom. There are many instances where you can choose – or may be required – to work out a legal issue through mediation. This is the process of resolving disputes with a neutral third-party mediator. You get the opportunity to voice your opinion, listen to the other person’s thoughts and concerns, and then negotiate the right solution for you and your family.   Illinois Law Regarding Mediation   For family matters in Ill...   Read more ...