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Dual Citizenship and Divorce (Part One)

Dual-Citizenship-and-Divorce As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I have directly handled Illinois divorce cases and family law matters involving dual citizenship.  These cases essentially involve the situation in which one, or both, parties to a marriage are citizens of two or more countries.  Divorce cases that include dual citizenship issues can be quite complex.  This complexity is due to the following: the concept of dual citizenship itself, jurisdictional issues as to what court will decide di...   Read more ...  

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Divorce 101–Part One

“Where do I start?” That ‘s the question most individuals ask once they’ve made a decision to seek a divorce. In this three-part series, I’ll answer the most frequently asked questions that arise before people have selected a divorce attorney. Part One focuses on the hiring process and fees. Q: What is the most important thing a client should look for when hiring an attorney? A: The client and attorney must have chemistry. Divorce lawyers represent people, not businesses. The relati...   Read more ...  

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How Effective are Court Orders of Protections?

Court Orders of Protection in Divorce Cases The recent shooting deaths of three women at a popular day spa in the Milwaukee area that were committed allegedly by the estranged husband of one of the victims has triggered a great deal of discussion over the issuing and effectiveness of court orders of protection.  The presumed gun man, who also took his own life shortly after killing the women and injuring others, was supposedly under a court order of protection sought only days before by his wi...   Read more ...  

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Divorce 101–Part Two

Divorce 101 In the second installment of my series on the most frequently asked questions among people considering divorce, I’m addressing attorney selection strategy and attorney’s fees. In case you missed it, check out Part One. Q: We’ve all heard of those really bitter divorce battles between husbands and wives, like the one portrayed in the movie The War of the Roses. Should clients look for an attorney who takes no prisoners? A: You’ll want to avoid that type of lawyer. Althoug...   Read more ...  

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Your Divorce Attorney Knows Best

Your Divorce Lawyer Knows Best Contemplating divorce, or going through a divorce, is one of life’s most stressful events. Unfortunately, more than one-half of married couples will experience it. Due to the high rates of divorce, almost everyone going through it knows someone who has been divorced. If you’re in this situation, you might be tempted to ask friends, relatives, co-workers and others for advice and information—but don’t. Ask for comfort and support from this group, and get...   Read more ...  

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How Does Joint Custody work?

  When parents divorce, one question often rises above the rest: who will get the kids?  The answer to that question is not a simple one, particularly with the increase in attention on joint custody determinations. When considering child custody arrangements, if joint custody is on the table, the question then becomes: what does that look like?   Sole Custody vs. Joint Custody   According to Illinois Law, custody decisions are made based on the best interest of the child. Determi...   Read more ...  

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