Changing law changes lives Discourse on Divorce As featured in the November 14, 2018 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin By Michael C. Craven In this column, I want to reflect on how the law has changed the world, and in particular, family law in Illinois. There aren’t many occupations in the world that have the ability to change so many peoples’ lives, but one that does is law. As someone who has spent more than 30 years practicing law, I am constantly amazed and astound... Read more ...
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One Year Later: Our Life Working From Home During COVID-19
Published in the Tuesday, February 2, 2021 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin By Michael C. Craven and Marla Levie Craven Michael C. Craven is a family law partner at Harrison & Held LLP. He is a member and officer of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and has long been fascinated by the world of legal marketing. Marla Levie Craven is the wife of family law attorney Michael Craven. She spent decades as the owner of a marketing consulting company. Many of... Read more ...
How are employer benefits and other unique assets divided in a divorce case?
Published in the December 18, 2017 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin When dividing martial assets during a divorce, certain assets require special attention such as 401(k)s and other retirement accounts, employer-provided deferred compensation, life insurance policies and college savings accounts. In this edition of “Discourse on Divorce,” I take a closer look at what laws govern different benefit plans and other unique assets and how they should be handled in a divorc... Read more ...
When a Spouse’s Personality Changes Make Divorce a Necessity
Published in the April 11, 2018 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Welcome to my regular column, Discourse on Divorce. In this edition, I look at divorces that involve a spouse who has undergone a significant personality change and how attorneys can handle divorces under these circumstances. As part of my practice, it is not unusual to have a scenario in which a spouse decides to file for divorce, even after many years of marriage, stating that their significant othe... Read more ...
Get social, get online, get out there
Published in the July 24, 2018 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Most lawyers didn’t go to law school because they were interested in marketing. In general, lawyers would rather devote 100 percent of their time to client work than spend time trying to bring in new clients, but the nature of the legal services business requires almost all lawyers to be part-time marketers, as well. Marketing your legal services can take many forms. It can involve hosting clients or... Read more ...
Vacations with Kids Can Be Fun, but Divorced Clients Need Advice
Published in the Tuesday May 14, 2019 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin It is no secret: Ending a marriage is difficult. Personally, one tool I employ is to tap into empathy and patience to help my clients deal with the problems they have in their divorces. This approach is often helpful when working out how to structure the good times — and summer vacations are certainly a good example. Remember that this is probably also the first time your client must d... Read more ...
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