In Illinois, parenting plans are legally required documents in cases involving the allocation of parental responsibility and parenting time in a child
AI Chatbot Conversations as Divorce Evidence
The use of AI chatbots like ChatGPT, Grok, or Claude has exploded, with many users seeking advice for a range of personal issues attracted by the
2026 Lake County Lawyer Award
Ronald L. Bell honored as a “2026 Lake County Lawyer” by the Lake County Bar Association. Congratulations Ron on your 2026 Lake County
Pet Custody in Illinois and Division of Marital Assets
In the beloved 1997 comedy Air Bud, a classic courtroom showdown unfolds when two feuding owners stand on opposite sides of the room, desperately
2026 Illinois Child Support Income Shares Model
Illinois calculates child support using the Income Shares Model. This approach aims to replicate the amount parents would spend on their children if
Parental Alienation in Shared Custody Arrangements
Parental alienation occurs when one parent manipulates or pressures a child to reject, fear, or dislike the other parent without legitimate
Child Custody Jurisdiction Due to Relocation
Interstate child custody is a complex area of family law involving Illinois statutes (the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, or IMDMA)
Modifying Divorce Orders or Vacating Settlement
It cannot be overemphasized that having an experienced family law attorney to obtain the most favorable divorce settlement agreement is crucial. A
What Is No Fault Divorce?
Divorce laws in the United States have undergone significant changes over the decades, shifting from requiring proof of wrongdoing in a fault-based