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A family lawyer deals with the legal concerns that often occur in family-related issues and domestic relationships. Divorce, child custody, and support, alimony, division of property, are some of the more common situations where family layers can provide great value…

The division of property after divorce, also known as division of the marital estate, can be a contentious issue. In its basic form, it consists of a court decision regarding the equitable division of the couple’s assets and liabilities. Several…

There are times when a parent must relocate. They may be moving for work or to care for a sick family member. Whatever the case, They must adhere to Illinois law for child relocation. The Notice If the parent has…

Alimony is the court-ordered financial provision for one of the former spouses after a divorce is finalized. Every case is different, and the court decides on the amount, if any, of alimony. Typically, a judge will look at the following…

Clients are often unsure exactly what they might put in their Will or are surprised when we mention what can be included the document. Here are just two examples… 1) Your will can specify who should take custody of your…

This is an order that the court makes establishing that a man is the father of a child. Paternity orders are vital for spouses that seek child support or want to apply for benefits. You can apply for a paternity…

Establishing paternity is a great way to claim an active and ongoing role as a biological parent to your child. Here are two different ways you can establish paternity. Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity This is a consent form that both…

For a variety of reasons, many people cringe when they think that they may need to contact a lawyer. This is understandable in some cases, but have you considered the many positive benefits of partnering with a wise and competent…

If you believe you or your children are in danger, you can file for an emergency order of protection. Once you file, the following happens: The perpetrator (person abusing you) is served with your complaint and a hearing date set.…

If you were watching your favorite sports team in action, you wouldn’t be happy if the visiting coach was acting as referee, umpire, or line judge! Neutrality is expected in such circumstances. This action is described in a dictionary as…

This is a court order that protects you, your children, or your loved one from danger or harm by another person. Anyone can file an emergency order of protection, and it takes effect as soon as a judge approves it.…

Mediation is a voluntary process, where outcomes are only legally binding if later steps are taken to make them so. Nevertheless, like any process that is new to them, we know that many people are a bit wary about taking…