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If you have done everything within your powers to locate your spouse but without success, you can still inform your partner by publication. You need to first file an affidavit to inform the court of how you’ve tried to find…

Estate planning attorneys are experts who give legal advice on estate and planning matters. Below are the primary roles of estate planning attorneys. – To help in drafting legal documents, including trusts and wills. – To arrange the transfer of…

There can be circumstances where you believe that your own life, or that of your children or other dependents, is in danger. In such cases, you can file for an Emergency Order of Protection, and this will be speedily placed…

Child custody disputes are ruled according to the best interests of the child. Here are some factors that might affect the judge’s decision. The age of children may incline the judgment towards the mother’s side. Younger, especially nursing babies, are…

From many media stories, it’s easy to think that these are only for mega-wealthy superstars, and this is often where you’ll hear about them. But there’s way more to them than that. Prenups are often useful when people marry later…

Mediation is a way of avoiding the time and expense involved in long-lasting court proceedings. Skilled attorneys can help the parties involved to communicate clearly, negotiate fairly, and offer the opportunity to reach agreements that benefit both parties. So when…

Requirements for filing for divorce in Illinois The divorce process begins by filing a court document known as a petition, complaint, or dissolution to marriage. Before then, the following factors must be met. At least one of the spouses should…

Whether or not you need a lawyer to help you draft a will depends on the nature and complexity of your assets. When preparing a will, it is important for you to meet basic procedural requirements, such as making witnesses…

Divorce can be messy and if you have kids, it can add another dimension into the mix. There are some things to take into consideration when deciding whether to hire a child custody lawyer. First, if your ex-partner has one…

Not having an estate plan in place can affect your loved ones tremendously. Estate planning is not just for the rich – you don’t need a large IRA or an expensive house to pass on to make sure your family…

Divorce doesn’t always have to be a messy battle. Every now and then, an uncontested divorce — a clean separation with total agreement on both sides — occurs. For example, a marriage can end on friendly terms, leading to lack…

If you’re planning to adopt a child, hiring an experienced adoption lawyer can help you to provide the insight and counsel you need to better understand and smooth out the process. Reviewing the paperwork, interpreting adoption law, and estimating costs…