Lawmakers in Illinois have recently passed the Illinois Collaborative Process Act (750 ILCS 90/), a law that sanctions the team-based approach to
How to Handle Pets in a Divorce
When you are contemplating divorce, you may have concerns regarding the custody of the family pet. Sometimes both spouses have a close relationship
Get Your Finances in Order Before a Divorce
The division of marital property and debt is part of the Illinois divorce process. Assets such as bank accounts, real estate or retirement accounts
Illinois Child Custody Dispute : The Role of the Guardian Ad Litem
Sometimes parents cannot reach an agreement regarding the custody or their children in a divorce. In Illinois, custody and visitation are referred to
Court Ordered Supervised Visitation
When acting in the best interest of a child in an Illinois child custody and visitation determination, the court may order supervised visits in cases
How Are Attorney Fees Handled in an Illinois Divorce?
If you are considering divorce, you may wonder who will pay the attorneys' fees in your Illinois divorce case. The general rule, of course, is that
What Happens if a Divorce Goes to Trial?
If you are unable to reach a divorce settlement, your case may go to trial to decide issues such as property division, spousal maintenance as well as
Illinois Drive Sober Labor Day Campaign
With the Labor Day holiday just around the corner, many are making plans to celebrate the end of summer with picnics, parties or going out on the
Absentee Dads and Divorce
Research shows that children of divorce benefit from a relationship with both parents, both emotionally and finanacially. Unfortunately, following