Many who are considering divorce may wonder if a 'DIY' is an option if it is an amicable split. You and your spouse may be in total agreement and just
Wage Garnishment as a Tool to Enforce Illinois Child Support and Alimony Payments
If your ex-spouse fails to make court ordered child support or alimony (spousal maintenance) payments, the court may garnish their wages (750 ILCS 28/
Collaborative Versus Uncontested Divorce
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