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Good attorneys know when they have an ethical and professional responsibility to enlist the help of another attorney for a client. There is a reason that competency is the very first requirement addressed in the Illinois Rules of Professional Conduct. Appellate work...
Same-sex couples in Illinois who want to start a family must understand the unique obstacles standing between them and successful adoption. According to The Chicago Tribune, nonprofit adoption and foster care advocacy groups encourage more same-sex couples to adopt,...
There are many hardships that those working through the custody process encounter, such as concerns about a child's future to confusion regarding the ins and outs of the process. For some people, such as those with anxiety disorders, dealing with child custody issues...
The divorce process includes a lot of moving parts, whether you have children or don’t have children. In your case, there are special considerations you must take to ensure your children continue to feel your love and support as you make major changes to both your...
It’s clear that 2020 will go down as an unprecedented year in our collective lifetimes. Although it is only half over, the year has already seen a pandemic that sparked a months-long national quarantine, a tanking economy, massive social unrest and seemingly endless...
If your ex-spouse moves to another state or even another country and takes your child, which court will determine the custody of your child? It can raise difficult legal questions regarding which state (or country) has jurisdiction to make the original custody...
Social media is a great place to share your feelings about world events or even your own personal life. When a couple is going through a divorce, these platforms can have a poor effect when used inappropriately. In court, social media can be used as evidence. That...
Your largest asset, especially if you have been together a long time, is likely your 401(k) retirement plan. Protecting your 401(k) is vital to your financial future. Your spouse can likely claim at least part of your 401(k) unless you have a prenuptial agreement. In...
Many couples in Illinois adopt pets either before or during their marriages, and it is not typically considered what to do in case of a divorce. However, no loving couple initially plans on getting divorced; however, such lack of contingency can end up leaving an...
Illinois divorces that include one or more businesses add complexity to the proceedings. Even if your split is otherwise amicable, issues surrounding the company often cause contention. Whether the entity is marital property and how much ownership is worth are...