If you are starting an uncontested divorce, you may be wondering if you need to hire an attorney. After all, if there is no disagreement between you and your spouse, why add the expense? However, there are several benefits to having an attorney represent you…
The main role of the court in a divorce case is to divide the couple’s assets and debts and to declare each former spouse legally responsible for some of them. Family law judges have seen it all in terms of the items that couples fight…
In order to explain what distinguishes our lawyers, it is necessary to describe what the "typical" client experience with a lawyer is like. This will seem familiar if you've previously worked with a lawyer to create estate planning paperwork for you. Traditionally, your experience with…
Marriage rates are highest among people with the highest income and education levels, but divorce can happen to any married couple, regardless of their net worth. The greater the value of the couple’s marital property, the more likely the divorce will go to trial. Divorce…
Both separation and divorce are similar on the grounds that you are legally broken up from your spouse. However, divorce is more permanent. In a separation, you remain legally married, but you may live separately and have court orders to allow for custody or visitation…
In a marriage, it’s important to have an open line of communication, share ideas, and remain friendly and positive about all situations. In the case of divorce, those same lines of communication and similar ideologies may not be an option. However, remaining friendly and amicable…
Please contact our law office in Rolling Meadows for legal assistance with divorce, child custody, or visitation issues. We serve clients in the Chicago metropolitan area who need the help of an experienced and dedicated family law attorney.