If you are considering divorce, or if your spouse has already served you divorce papers, you are under emotional stress. Many people don’t consider that their marriage might one day…
Understanding the laws involving child custody is vital when engaging in a divorce or parentage action. It is important for a parent seeking custody of their child or children to…
Child support is an important element of any divorce in which children younger than 18 are involved. Both parents are responsible for providing the financial support for any minor child…
In Illinois, alimony is referred to as maintenance. The court may order temporary or permanent maintenance based on each spouse’s income and property, financial needs, and earning capacity. In Illinois,…
Visitation is more commonly referred to as “parenting time”. Illinois courts now prefer to use the term “parenting time” rather than the term “visitation” or “access.” Such terms are generally…
We offer comprehensive support for various LGBTQ family law matters, backed by our expertise, skills, and resources. Our attorneys are prepared to represent clients in the following areas: Divorce for…
When the situation arises that the state of fatherhood is in question or when the biological father of a child is unknown, paternity action should be taken. Paternity is the…
When two people make the decision to get married, the hope and belief is that the union will last a lifetime. Unfortunately, the facts tell us that roughly half of…
Commonly known as “post-decree”, litigation after entry of a judgment for dissolution of marriage is sometimes necessary. Post-Decree matters may range from enforcing terms of a divorce decree to reviewing ongoing obligations…
Just recently, Illinois began legally recognizing civil unions, which afford same-sex and opposite-sex couples a legal status similar to marriage. Although it does not give these couples exactly the same…
A legal separation is different from a divorce in that the couple actually remains legally married but they are permitted to live separately while they work out their problems at…