Posts Categorized: Divorce

Michael C. Craven Recommends Health Care Forms for Children Over 18

Medical-Release-Forms-for-Children For many parents, this part of the summer is marked with getting their kids ready to start or go back to college. With two daughters going off the college this fall, I am aware of the long lists of tasks and purchases our college-bound children create. If you are anything like me, you probably still consider your children mere kids. However, as a Chicago family law attorney I know that our kids are legally emancipated adults. As such, they have certain rights...   Read more ...  

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How Do I ask my Fiancé for a Prenuptial Agreement?

Prenuptial Agreements Many individuals nervously contact me before their wedding date to ask about a “prenup” agreement.  They might have been advised by a family member or a friend to investigate signing a prenuptial agreement, but aren’t sure whether or not they need one.  Even if the person knows that they should have an agreement drawn up, they are concerned about the emotional ramifications of approaching their soon-to-be spouse and his or her family about it. ...   Read more ...  

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Child Advocates in Illinois Divorce Cases

Child with Divorcing Parents When children are involved in a divorce case and there are parenting issues regarding the children, divorcing clients often ask their divorce lawyer the following questions: What is a Child Representative (Child Rep)? What is a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL)? When are they assigned? Why are they assigned? Who is responsible for paying their fees? I posted a blog on this subject in 2012, but thought it was time to revisit this topic. When Might a Child Rep or a GAL be Ass...   Read more ...  

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Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Very exciting news: After years of practice and months of preparing for exams, I’ve been accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. The AAML was founded nearly fifty years ago to promote the highest degree of professionalism and excellence in the practice of family law in Chicago. The Academy Fellows are a select group of 1600 divorce attorneys across the nation recognized top family lawyers with a high level of knowledge,...   Read more ...  

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