After making sure that you’re ready to welcome a new member to your family, it’s time to think about which path to adoption is right for you. One option is to adopt through the child welfare system. These are often children who were abused or neglected by their parents and thus placed under the custody…

Adoption can be a daunting process, but it doesn’t have to be if you are choosing a family attorney experienced in adoption law. A family attorney will guide you in selecting the right type of adoption for your circumstances, whether that’s an agency adoption, independent adoption, open or closed adoption. They can also file any…

Are you thinking of becoming a guardian to a minor child? If so, here is what you need to know. The court usually approves guardianships for minors You need to be at least 18 years of age and be a US resident to qualify for guardianship Guardianships protect the interests of the minor child. For…

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 and expertise. A variety of other legal and quasi-legal matters and experiences can affect families…

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 issues are typically considered by a judge when determining the fairness of the division of…

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 equal parenting time or majority parenting time, they must comply with the Illinois Relocation law.…

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 factors: How much monthly income each former spouse can reasonably earn. What will each former…

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 pets and how money should be provided to ensure their ongoing care 2) You can…

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 order against a man who: Has been married to you, but the marriage was dissolved…