In an Illinois personal bankruptcy proceeding a debtor may be granted a discharge of his or her debt. When a bankruptcy petition is filed, a
When a Parent Interferes with Court Ordered Child Custody
If a parent interferes with court ordered child custody or visitation time (aka Illinois parenting time) following a divorce, understanding your
Modification to Spousal Maintenance Due to Unemployment
If a spouse is ordered to pay Illinois spousal maintenance and loses their job, they may seek a modification of the maintenance obligation based on a
Obtaining Orders of Protection | Domestic Violence Lawyer
An Order of Protection (also known as a restraining order) is a document issued by a court and signed by a judge to help protect a victim of domestic
Raising Awareness and Recognizing Victims of Domestic Violence
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month, a time to recognize victims and raise awareness about domestic violence across the nation. Domestic
Divorce When Approaching Retirement
Many older couples considering divorce often wonder if splitting up is financially feasible as they approach retirement. It is important to consider
Does It Make Good Financial Sense to Keep the Family Home in a Divorce?
If one spouse wants to keep the family home in the divorce, it is important to decide if it makes good financial sense. A detailed analysis of
More Women Divorcing After 50
Despite potential financial consequences, well over half of all divorces over the age of 50 are initiated by women who tend to fair worse financially
Modifying Spousal Maintenance When Ex-Spouse Cohabitates
If you are ordered to pay Illinois spousal maintenance and your ex-spouse remarries, the spousal support obligation ends. If an ex-spouse simply