No More Reindeer Games
If your thoughts turn to Rudolph and whatever games those other, mean reindeer wouldn’t let him play, you are right. Reindeer games...
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Kathryn Ciesla
- May 13, 2020
- 3 min
The P's and Q's of Zoom Court
Family court. Not exactly the place to go to learn the etiquette of Zoom. But as we are all trying to adapt to these new times, judges,...
Kathryn Ciesla
- May 4, 2020
- 2 min
Pass Me a Quarantini?
If you have a Facebook or Instagram account, you are treated to daily images about cooking during quarantine, the challenges of...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Apr 11, 2020
- 3 min
Finding Shelter During the Pandemic
We sift daily through the jokes and GIFs about how to share your space with a partner, children and pets during this time of sheltering...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Mar 31, 2020
- 2 min
Moving Your Case Virtually
To our Ciesla Beeler Clients, Friends and Colleagues: We hope that this email message finds you and your loved ones healthy and adjusting...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Mar 16, 2020
- 2 min
COVID-19 Court Update March 2020
You never know what’s around the corner. It could be everything. Or it could be nothing. You keep putting one foot in front of the...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Jan 5, 2020
- 3 min
STOP IT - Why Google Shouldn't Be Your Divorce Attorney
You wouldn't watch a YouTube video to learn how to perform your own appendectomy, nor would you re-wire your home reading instructions...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Dec 31, 2019
- 1 min
Kathryn Ciesla to Present at AFCC Illinois on Transgender Youth in the Family Court System
Transgender youth are often involved in family court proceedings due to parental rejection, mental health problems, and conflict...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Dec 30, 2019
- 1 min
Read Jennifer Beeler's Guest Blog Post for the Collaborative Law Institute of Illinois
Trust and the Divorce Process
Kathryn Ciesla
- Dec 11, 2019
- 3 min
Parenting Plans and Holidays
Holidays can be especially hard on both children and parents after a divorce.
Kathryn Ciesla
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
Avoiding Probate in Illinois
After the death of a family member, the process of settling the deceased person’s estate can be expensive and time-consuming.
Kathryn Ciesla
- Sep 20, 2019
- 2 min
Who Pays for College After a Divorce?
It may already be in your divorce decree. It has been tested several times as to its constitutionality, and has been found to be...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Aug 15, 2019
- 3 min
Collaborative Divorce in Illinois
Few people look forward to having to visit a lawyer. In most cases, having to hire a lawyer means you are involved in a stressful, ...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Jul 25, 2019
- 4 min
Too Late! Power of Attorney vs. Mental Capacity
I frequently receive phone calls from people who want to bring their elderly parent in to execute a Power of Attorney (also called an...
Kathryn Ciesla
- Jul 13, 2019
- 3 min
Parenting Plan in Illinois
The law in Illinois governing what was formerly called child custody and visitation underwent a significant revision in 2016. The terms ...
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