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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...

Parenting Plans and Holidays

Holidays can be especially hard on both children and parents after a divorce.

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.

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...

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, ...

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...

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 ...

Should I Stay or Should I Go? Discernment Counseling

There are three types of people who come to an initial consultation for divorce in our office. The first type is someone who has...

Spousal Support in Illinois

One of the most common questions divorce attorneys hear from their clients is whether they will be able to collect, or how much they will...

Social Media and Divorce - Be Careful!

You’re looking for a place to let off steam … You want to vent about your spouse … You get “tagged” in some fun ‘girls’ night out pics …

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