family law

When a couple in Illinois divorces, it is likely that one party will make maintenance payments -- also referred to as spousal support or alimony -- to the other party. One common question that arises in such situation is how long must you pay maintenance? Maintenance...

This blog often discusses family law issues, like divorce. And, one divorce topic that has periodically made headlines is the rise in same-sex divorce. The marriage explosion Prior to the legalization of marriage by the Supreme Court, same-sex marriage was legal in a...

There may come a time when married couples face the reality that divorce is their best option. One of the main concerns for divorcing couples involves how property will be divided. Couples who have amassed a fair amount of property are likely to have questions about...

Any family law case in Illinois will be difficult, but when there are children involved, it adds several layers of complexity to the case. For parents who strive to help their children adapt to the new circumstances, disputes and acrimony are a difficult challenge....

Alimony, also called spousal support, is an important issue to resolve during any divorce. For that reason, it is helpful for divorcing couples to understand how the divorce court will go about determining alimony during their divorce and to be prepared to navigate a...

Child custody can be particularly challenging to resolve. There are a host of factors that are used to determine child custody and it is helpful for parents to be familiar with what those are as they navigate the child custody process. Help navigating child custody...

It is easy for some people to think of family legal issues as just another set of cases moving through the judicial system. At our law firm, we don’t think that way. We understand the deeply personal aspects of family law cases and how these legal issues can impact...

Regardless of whether one is married or not, we have all heard the old adage that over half of all marriages end in divorce. However, at least in the U.S., that number is likely closer to 39 percent. And, according to a statistical analysis done by Best Life, one’s...

Divorce can be difficult to manage, particularly when it comes to thorny issues like dividing up property and assets. Generally speaking, the largest jointly held asset of a divorcing couple is their family home. Under Illinois law, a couple may have options to split...

Ending a marriage can be hard for many reasons, but concerns about financial stability can be a serious inhibitor to seeking divorce for those who are dependent on their spouses for income. When preparing to divorce, a party may wish to seek alimony, also known as...