Jennifer Cunningham BeelerDec 16, 20203 minNo More Reindeer GamesIf your thoughts turn to Rudolph and whatever games those other, mean reindeer wouldn’t let him play, you are right. Reindeer games...
Kathryn CieslaMay 13, 20203 minThe P's and Q's of Zoom CourtFamily 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 CieslaMay 4, 20202 minPass 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 CieslaApr 11, 20203 minFinding Shelter During the PandemicWe 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 CieslaMar 31, 20202 minMoving Your Case VirtuallyTo our Ciesla Beeler Clients, Friends and Colleagues: We hope that this email message finds you and your loved ones healthy and adjusting...
Kathryn CieslaMar 16, 20202 minCOVID-19 Court Update March 2020You 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 CieslaJan 5, 20203 minSTOP IT - Why Google Shouldn't Be Your Divorce AttorneyYou wouldn't watch a YouTube video to learn how to perform your own appendectomy, nor would you re-wire your home reading instructions...
Kathryn CieslaDec 31, 20191 minKathryn Ciesla to Present at AFCC Illinois on Transgender Youth in the Family Court SystemTransgender youth are often involved in family court proceedings due to parental rejection, mental health problems, and conflict...
Kathryn CieslaDec 31, 20191 minRead Jennifer Beeler's Guest Blog Post for the Collaborative Law Institute of IllinoisTrust and the Divorce Process
Kathryn CieslaDec 11, 20193 minParenting Plans and Holidays Holidays can be especially hard on both children and parents after a divorce.
Kathryn CieslaNov 6, 20192 minAvoiding Probate in IllinoisAfter the death of a family member, the process of settling the deceased person’s estate can be expensive and time-consuming.
Kathryn CieslaSep 20, 20192 minWho 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 CieslaAug 15, 20193 minCollaborative Divorce in IllinoisFew 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 CieslaJul 25, 20194 minToo Late! Power of Attorney vs. Mental CapacityI frequently receive phone calls from people who want to bring their elderly parent in to execute a Power of Attorney (also called an...
Kathryn CieslaJul 13, 20193 minParenting Plan in IllinoisThe law in Illinois governing what was formerly called child custody and visitation underwent a significant revision in 2016. The terms ...