Posts Categorized: Divorce Attorney

Many families in Illinois face significant challenges when parents live in separate households. We have seen how work schedules, school commitments, and long distances can interfere with consistent parent-child contact. Virtual visitation has become an important tool for maintaining strong connections, especially when traditional parenting schedules do not allow daily interaction. As divorce attorneys serving families throughout Chicago, we understand how meaningful it is for parents to preserve...   Read more ...  

When clients come to us with questions about dividing property during a divorce, they are often surprised by how detailed Illinois law is on this subject. Many assume everything acquired during the marriage is automatically split in half, but that is not how property division works in our state. Illinois follows an “equitable distribution” structure, which means property is divided fairly, not necessarily equally. Understanding what counts as marital property and what remains non-marital oft...   Read more ...  

If you’re a physician going through a divorce in Illinois, one of the most pressing concerns is whether you can keep your medical practice. This isn’t just a business asset—it’s your livelihood, your professional identity, and the result of years of education and hard work. We understand that the idea of losing control or ownership of your practice can feel overwhelming. That’s why it’s important to understand how Illinois divorce law treats professional practices and what steps you ...   Read more ...  

Divorce is a complex process, especially when intellectual property (IP) assets are involved. Whether you own patents, trademarks, copyrights, or business-related trade secrets, it is important that you understand how Illinois divorce laws impact these assets. Under 750 ILCS 5/503, Illinois follows an equitable distribution system, meaning the marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. If intellectual property was created during the marriage, it may be considered marital pro...   Read more ...