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Divorce
Allocation of Parental Responsibility and Decision Making (Child Custody)
Parenting Time / Visitation
Parenting Plans
Spousal Maintenance / Alimony
Modifications to Child Support and Spousal Maintenance
Modifications to Allocation of Parental Responsibility, Child Custody and Parenting Time
Parent & Child Relocation / Removal
Child Support
College and Educational Expenses
Enforcement of Judgments
Finances and Divorce
Division of Assets
Retirement Accounts, Pensions, QDROs and QILDROs
Freezing Assets
Division of Debt
Tax Implications of Divorce
Businesses and Divorce
Business Partnerships
Protecting Professional Practices or Family Businesses
Business Valuation
Social Media and Divorce
Mediation
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Placing Your Child for Adoption
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When Should I Consider Guardianship for My Parents?
Do I Have to Go to Mediation in My Illinois Divorce? 
What Can I Do if My Ex Always Shows Up Late to Visitation Exchanges? 
Can Cryptocurrency Be Used to Hide Marital Assets?
Is a Strict 50/50 Parenting Time Split Realistic?
8 Red Flags of a High-Conflict Divorce
Could I Be Held in Contempt for a Divorce-Related Issue?
What Are the Most Common Mistakes Made During a Divorce?
The Legal Nuances of Cohabitation in Relation to Alimony
What Impact Could Divorce Have on Daycare Decisions?
Should I Sign a Prenuptial Agreement with an Alimony Waiver?
What is an Illinois Status Hearing and What Should I Expect?
When a Parent’s Move Causes Difficulties for the Other Parent
What Can I Do If My Ex Only Feeds Our Child Junk Food? | IL
Can I Be Awarded Custody of My Pet During My IL Divorce?
What Are the Five Stages of Divorce – And Which is the Worst?
Can Intrusive In-Laws Impact My Custody and Parenting Plan?
What if My Ex Does Not Want Visitation with the Children?
Can Child Influencer Regulations Affect Custody
Can Using Social Media Derail Your Divorce Asset Division?
How is a Retirement Account Split During an Illinois Divorce?
Medical Decision-Making for Divorced Parents
Divorcing a Financially Controlling Spouse
Childcare Planning for Divorced Parents
Divorce on Unequal Economic Footing
Parenting Time Arrangements After Relocation
Modifying Parenting Time Arrangements
Is My Inheritance Separate Property?
Signs Your Spouse is Preparing for Divorce
Creating a Parenting Plan for an Unborn Child
Prenuptial Agreements for Business Owners
Divorce and Guardianship of an Adult Child
Should Mothers Initiate Paternity Cases?
Talking to Your Child About Divorce
Common Mistakes During a Child Custody Case
Illinois Divorce When Your Child is Not Yours
When Is Full Custody Possible in Illinois?
Can I Demand a Prenuptial Agreement in DuPage County?
Legal Options After Marital Disputes in Illinois
Am I Liable for My Spouse’s Gambling Losses?
Issues in an Illinois High-Asset Divorce
Seeking Guardianship of Your Adult Child
Is Uncontested Divorce After Abuse Possible?
Modifying an Illinois Parental Responsibilities Court Order
Tips for Illinois Dads Looking to Establish Paternity
Withholding Parenting Time for Unpaid Child Support
Reasons For Spousal Maintenance Modifications in Illinois
Everything You Need in an Illinois Parenting Plan
How To Get Guardianship of My Grandchildren
Resolving Child Custody Disputes in Illinois
How a Parent Receives Restricted or Supervised Parenting Time
Top Reasons It Might Be Time for a Divorce
3 Common Reasons for a Postnuptial Agreement
How Does Spousal Maintenance Work in Illinois?
How To Handle Rental Properties in a Divorce
Emergency Guardianship of an Adult
Does Parent Relocation Affect Child Custody?
How Domestic Violence Affects Divorce Proceedings
3 Good Reasons for a Prenuptial Agreement in Illinois
What is Custodial Interference and What Can I Do About It?
A Guide to Illinois Protection Orders
The Differences Between Contested and Uncontested Divorces
Do Judges Give Parenting Rights to Mothers Instead of Fathers?
What is the Difference Between Legal Custody and Physical Custody?
The Tax Implications of Dividing Assets and Retirement Accounts in a Divorce
The Effects of Inflation on the Division of Assets and Retirement Accounts in Divorce Proceedings
What is the Emotional Impact of Divorce on Children?
What if My Spouse Does Not Respond to the Divorce Process?
How Are Crypto Assets Handled in a Divorce?
Why You Should Be Careful Using Social Media During an Illinois Divorce
How Do I Prepare for a Divorce Deposition?
How Does Parental Alienation Harm the Children?
Can I Be Obligated to Pay for Private School for My Child?
What Is Parental Alienation in a Custody Matter?
How Are Businesses Valued in an Illinois Divorce?
What Are Examples of Things That Cannot Be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement?
My Ex-Husband Has Fled Illinois with My Child. What Should I Do?
What to Know About Financial Restraining Orders in Illinois Divorce Cases
Here is What You Should Do if You Believe Your Spouse is Dissipating Assets
If My Spouse and I Agree on All the Issues, Why Should I Hire a Divorce Attorney?
Four Reasons to Modify an Illinois Parenting Plan
Steps to Take When Divorcing a Spouse with a Drug Problem
Handling False Accusations of Abuse in a Divorce
My Spouse Threatened to Divorce Me During an Argument. What Should I Do?
How to Talk to Your Spouse About Divorce
Debunking the Many Misconceptions of Divorce Mediation
Think Twice Before You Post: How Social Media Can Affect a Divorce
What is the Role of a Child Representative in a Divorce Case?
How Child Tax Credits Work
How Domestic Violence Impacts Family Law Cases
How Appeals Work in Illinois Family Law Cases
Enforcing Child Support Orders in Illinois
Understanding High Asset Divorce
What to Expect When You Are Filing For Divorce 
Divorce and Retirement Accounts: Protecting Your Financial Future in Illinois
How is a Business Affected During a Divorce in Illinois?
When is Guardianship Necessary?
Tips to Keep in Mind When Going Through a Divorce With a Business
How to Prepare For a High-Asset Divorce
Do You Need a Prenuptial Agreement?
Protecting Businesses During Divorces in DuPage County
How to Modify a Divorce Decree in DuPage County
Calculating Maintenance Payments in Illinois
Who Is Considered a Disabled Adult for Purposes of Seeking Guardianship?
Actions Illinois Couples Can Take Using a Prenuptial or Postnuptial Agreement
When Can a Child Support Order be Modified?
4 Types of Separate Property You May Own
How Does Personal Property Become Commingled with Marital Property?
Will a Judge Listen to My Child in an Illinois Custody Dispute?
How Can I Get a Divorce if My Spouse Abandoned Our Family?
Can I Give Up My Parental Rights if I Do Not Want a Child?
Where Can I File for Divorce in Illinois?
Should I Delete Social Media Posts During Divorce?
Consider These Three Divorce Strategies As Your Plan Your Divorce
When Can an Older Sibling Become a Guardian in Illinois? 
Four Common Divorce Myths Debunked
Can I Keep My Jewelry in My Illinois Divorce?
What Can I Do If My Ex Is Not Paying Child Support in Illinois?
Ten Most Common Reasons Couples Seek a Divorce
What Types of Restraining Orders Are Available in Illinois?
Is My Illinois Prenup or Postnup Valid?
My Spouse is Posting About Me on Social Media During Our Divorce
Am I Responsible for My Child’s College Bills After a Divorce in Illinois?
Should I Seek to Establish Paternity of My Child?
My Ex Just Got a New Job. Can I Get More Child Support?
Collecting Child Support from an Unemployed or Underemployed Parent
Considering Divorce? Your Child’s Best Interests Come First
4 Alternatives to Adult Guardianship of Our Parents
Am I the Victim of Domestic Violence in Illinois?
How to Protect Your Business Interests in an Illinois Divorce
Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets During Your Divorce? 3 Ways to Get Your Fair Share
Top 6 Reasons DuPage County Couples Should Have a Prenuptial Agreement
Is My Child Legally My Child?
What to Expect in a DuPage County High-Asset Divorce
Top 5 Reasons DuPage Spouses Resort to Divorce Litigation
What Should I Do If My Spouse Surprised Me By Asking For a Divorce? 
Does it Make Sense For Us to Sign a Postnuptial Agreement in Illinois? 
Should We Include a Plan for Relocation in Our Illinois Parenting Agreement? 
Can Using Legal Drugs Affect My Parenting Time in Illinois? 
Why Do So Many People File for Divorce in Illinois When Their Last Child Leaves Home? 
Three Things to Consider When Determining a Spousal Maintenance Agreement in Illinois
Help! My Child’s Other Parent Will Not Pay Child Support in Illinois 
Three Things That Can Make Your Child Support Obligation Last Longer 
Three Helpful Tips for Developing a Great Relationship with Your Attorney 
Three Tips for Unmarried Fathers Seeking Parental Rights in Illinois 
Five Steps Take When You Want to Postpone Your Illinois Divorce
Three Reasons You Might Want to Update Your Prenup in Illinois 
What Are the Responsibilities of a Disabled Adult Guardian in Illinois?
Can I Use Standby Guardianship if I am Terminally Ill? 
What Should I Do if a Guardian ad Litem Has Been Assigned to My Case? 
Can I Become the Guardian of My Sibling in Illinois?
Should We Declare Bankruptcy During Our Illinois Divorce?
How Can I Protect My Illinois Divorce from Public Scrutiny?
Common Questions About Divorce and Social Security Benefits
How are Stock Options Handled in an Illinois Divorce?
Valuing Your Illinois Business During Divorce
What Can I Do If My Spouse Is Hiding Assets in Our Divorce?
When Can Parental Rights Be Terminated in Illinois?
Am I Entitled to a Portion of My Spouse’s Inheritance in an Illinois Divorce?
Four Myths about Divorce Mediation in Illinois
Can My Marijuana Use Affect My Legal Right to See My Child?
Can I Claim My Child as a Tax Dependent After Divorce in Illinois?
Three Back-to-School Schedule Tips for Divorced or Separated Parents
Can I Stop My Ex From Moving Away if We Share Children? 
Modifying an Illinois Child Support Order
How a High Net Divorce Can Be More Complicated in Illinois
What to Do If the Other Parent Does not Follow a Child Custody Order
3 Ways to Find Hidden Assets During Your Divorce
3 Parenting Time Issues That Divorcing Parents May Need to Address
Can a Prenuptial Agreement Address Spousal Support or Alimony?
How Can I Dispute Paternity of a Child in Illinois?
How Are Parental Relocation Requests Addressed in Family Court?
What Is the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in an Illinois Divorce?
What Are the Types of Guardianship for Disabled Adults in Illinois?
How Is Child Support Calculated When Parents Have Equal Parenting Time?
When Can a Prenuptial Agreement Be Invalidated?
Updated: When You Can Extend Child Support Beyond Age 18?
When Is a QDRO Used to Divide Assets Between Divorcing Spouses?
How Long Will Spousal Maintenance Be Paid After My Divorce?
How Should Parenting Time Be Addressed in My Parenting Plan?
Can the IRS Make Me Pay My Ex-Spouse’s Tax Debts After Our Divorce?
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How to Protect Against Asset Dissipation During Your Divorce
How Will Parental Relocation Affect My Parenting Plan?
When Can I Modify My Illinois Child Custody Order?
When Can a Postnuptial Agreement Be Beneficial for Married Spouses?
Addressing Ownership of Real Estate During an Illinois Divorce
Sole Custody vs. Joint Custody in Illinois Divorce and Family Law Cases
What You Need to Know About Using Social Media During Your Divorce
How Is Ownership of a Professional Practice Handled During Divorce?
When Is it Necessary to Legally Establish or Dispute Paternity?
Can Child Support Payments Be Modified Because of COVID-19?
What Are My Options if My Spouse Is Hiding Assets During Divorce?
How to Recognize Parental Alienation During Your Divorce
When Is Spousal Maintenance Awarded in an Illinois Divorce?
5 Tips for Surviving the Holidays as a Divorced Parent
How Are Retirement Accounts and Pensions Addressed During Divorce?
What Can Be Included in a Prenuptial Agreement in Illinois?
When Can an Illinois Divorce Decree or Judgment Be Modified?
3 Ways to Prepare for a Divorce That You Did Not See Coming
What Do I Need to Address in My Parenting Plan During My Divorce?
4 Tips for Coping With the Stress of Your Illinois Divorce
How Should I Prepare for My Illinois Divorce?
How to Calculate the Value of Your Business During Your Illinois Divorce
How Is a Spouse’s Inheritance Handled in an Illinois Divorce?
What Can You Do When Your Child’s Other Parent Will Not Pay Child Support?
How Do You Balance Bankruptcy with Your Divorce?
Adapting Your Parenting Plan for School Amid COVID-19
What to Consider When Searching for a Post-Divorce Home
How Gray Divorce Affects Spousal Maintenance
Are DuPage County Divorce Cases Still Ongoing Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Can I Become My Sibling’s Legal Guardian in Illinois?
What Makes a High Asset Divorce More Complicated?
How to Encourage Your Fiance to Enter Into a Prenuptial Agreement
What Does Child Support Pay for in Illinois?
How to Lock Up Your Assets with a Financial Restraining Order
What Is a Social Distancing Contract for Divorced Parents?
Are You Required to Separate Before Divorcing in Illinois?
How Divorced Parents Can Create a Happy Father’s Day
Does Your Spouse Share Your Business Debt in Divorce?
How to Know When You Need a Postnuptial Agreement
How Your Parenting Plan Can Determine Religious Upbringing
Improving Your Communication With Your Ex During Divorce
Should You Pay Off Your Marital Debts During Divorce?
Relearning Life Skills Following Your Divorce
What Is a Parent’s Right of First Refusal in Illinois?
How to Become the Guardian of a Minor in Illinois
How Do You Divide Jewelry in a Divorce?
Work Stoppage May Require Child Support Modifications
How the Coronavirus Is Impacting Divorce Cases
How to Determine a Fair Spousal Maintenance Agreement
Should You Try to ‘Win’ Your Divorce?
Solutions for Three Parenting Time Conflicts
How Do You Determine Who Keeps Your Pet After Divorce?
Three Costly Mistakes You Can Make During Divorce
When Your Co-Parent Questions Your Psychological Health
How to Shield Your Business From a Potential Divorce
Ways Women Can Be Financially Unprepared During Divorce
Keys to Winning a Child Relocation Case
Reasons to Contest a Child Support Modification Request
Four Factors That Help Determine How to Divide Retirement Plans During Divorce
How to Request More Parental Responsibilities for the New Year
Is It Appropriate to Announce Your Divorce on Social Media?
How to Be Amicable in a High Asset Divorce
Cohabitation Agreements Protect Property Rights After Breakups
Illinois Court Questions Law Requiring Divorced Parents to Pay for College
Should You Worry About the Privacy of Your Divorce Record?
Can Divorce Improve You as a Parent?
Obtaining an Order of Protection Before Your Divorce
How Divorce Can Change a Family-Owned Business
Why an Empty Nest Can Sometimes Lead to Divorce
Does Marital Satisfaction Decline Naturally Over Time?
When Does Illinois Allow the Termination of Parental Rights?
When Do Spousal Maintenance Payments End?
What It Costs to Keep Your Marital Home During Divorce
When Is Equal Parenting Time Appropriate for Children?
Four Surprising Emotions You May Experience After Divorce
Understanding Illinois’ Shared Parenting Child Support Formula
Making a Divorce To-Do List to Stay Organized
Alcohol Abuse Can Devastate Your Divorce Case
How Cohabitation Can Affect Spousal Maintenance
Remarriage Can Affect Child Support Payments
How to Address Divorce with Casual Acquaintances
Financial Infidelity Can Destroy Trust in Marriage
Creating a Parenting Agreement for Your Special Needs Child
Can a Divorce Court Order You To Sell Your Home?
Four Ways Divorced Moms Can Feel Safe at Home
Disproving Paternity Does Not Always Terminate Parental Obligations
Divorce Can Drain Productivity at Work
How Sexual Assault Charges Affect Divorce
Staying Connected in a Long-Distance Parenting Situation
Should You Sell Your Family Business During Divorce?
Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Prenuptial Agreement
Five Common Questions About Divorce Mediation
How to Reclaim Your Last Name During Divorce
Continuing to Live with Your Ex After Divorce
Illinois Court Rejects Father's Relocation Petition
Marriage-to-Divorce Ratio Reaches Highest Level in Decade
Obtaining Health Insurance After Gray Divorce
Determining Child Support With an Inconsistent Income
Should You Become Your Parent's Guardian?
A New Divorcee's Guide to Valentine's Day
Parenting Your Teen During Divorce
Limited Tax Deductions May Make Keeping Home Costlier
Using Your Separation to Prepare for Divorce
Your Rights When a Child Refuses Parenting Time
Moving Out of Your Post-Divorce Comfort Zone
How Your Divorce May Affect Your Business
Answering Your Children's Questions About Divorce
Adjusting a College Financing Plan During Divorce
Six Financial Clues That Your Spouse Plans to Divorce
How Winning the Lottery Would Affect Your Divorce
Creating a Parenting Schedule for the Holidays
Helping Your Children Adjust to a Second Home
Which Jobs Are Associated with Higher Divorce Rates?
Illinois Adjusts Spousal Maintenance Law Ahead of Tax Changes
Legal Recourse When a Parent Flees with a Child
How a Postnuptial Agreement May Strengthen Your Marriage
Your Options When Your Spouse Refuses to Divorce
How to Tell If You Are in a High Asset Divorce
Avoid Dating Until After Your Divorce
Improving as a Father Through Divorce
Do You Qualify for a Joint Simplified Divorce?
Responding When Divorce Catches You By Surprise
Financial Concerns When Going Through a Gray Divorce
Parenting Plans Should Be Specific, Yet Flexible
Divorce Can Unleash Repressed Emotions
Remembering a Prenuptial Agreement for Your Next Relationship
Staying in a Bad Marriage Can Be Physically Unhealthy
Children Need Relationships with Both Divorced Parents
Protecting Your Electronic Communications from Your Spouse
Watch for Business Deception During Divorce
Prioritizing Concerns Helps Manage Early Divorce Stress
Six Factors That Determine Duration of Divorce
Elimination of Alimony Deduction Gives Urgency to Divorces
Getting Divorced Does Not Make You a Failure
Repairing Your Relationship With Your Children After Divorce
Keys to Having an Amicable Divorce Process
Dispelling Myths About Divorce Mediation
Four Keys to Successful Parenting After Divorce
When Can Spousal Maintenance Be Modified?
When the Bad Outweighs the Good in Marriage
Figuring Out Health Insurance After Divorce
Settling Parental Disputes Across State Lines
Fault Most Important During Divorce Settlement
Organization Needed to Combat Mounds of Divorce Paperwork
Telling Adult Offspring About Divorce
Six Tips to Combat Insomnia During Your Divorce
How Sexual Harassment Allegations Against Your Spouse May Affect Your Divorce
Reasons Your Prenuptial Agreement May Need an Update
Approaching Your Divorce With Maturity
Shielding Your Children from Divorce-Related Drama
Postponing Divorce To Save Money Not Worth It
Parental Rights Without Marriage
Five Mistakes to Avoid in High Asset Divorce
Four Ways to Be a Good Client During Divorce
Including a New Significant Other During the Holidays
Child Support Needs Adjustments Over Time
Calculating Goodwill as Part of Business Value
Consistent Parenting Time Healthier for Divorced Dads
Anticipate Friends Reacting Poorly to Your Divorce
Four Differences Between Guardianship of a Child and a Disabled Adult
Coping With Your Children's Absence After Divorce
Divorce Requires Adjusting Your Retirement Plan
Advantages and Disadvantages of Postnuptial Agreements
11 Factors Courts Consider When Ruling on Child Relocation
New Law Provides Guidelines for Collaborative Negotiations
Dating as a Single Parent After Divorce
Former Husband Loses Appeal in Spousal Maintenance Case
Preparing For Your Initial Divorce Conversation
Contesting Your Paternity of a Child
Reducing Capital Gains Tax When Selling Marital Home
Do Not Underestimate the Impact of Divorce on Your Children
Structured Settlements Defer Compensation for Marital Properties
Change of Circumstances Allows Immediate Modification to Parenting Time
How Social Media Can Hurt Your Divorce Case
High Income Divorce Can Change Child Support Calculations
Preparing a Legal Guardian for Your Children
Safeguarding Your Business During Divorce
Unfit Parent Claim Can Restrict Visits
Getting Divorced After a Short Marriage
How to Act When Divorce Catches You By Surprise
Summer Break Planning for Divorced Families
Identifying the Silent Killers of a Marriage
Handling Your Life Insurance During a Divorce
Seven Tips for Discussing a Prenuptial Agreement With Your Future Spouse
Becoming the Guardian of a Disabled Adult
Paternity When the Husband Is Not the Biological Father
The Benefits of Attending Divorce Support Groups
How Your Spouse May Hide Assets During a Divorce
Raising Children After Divorce: Four Key Efforts Every Parent Can Make to Help Ease the Adjustment
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