After spending long months or even years in an unhappy marriage, you may be eager to begin dating again once you finally make the difficult decision to get a divorce. Unfortunately, while there is nothing wrong with wanting companionship, dating before your divorce is finalized…
If you are contemplating filing for a divorce in Illinois, you may have concerns about waiting periods. Our Cook County divorce attorneys explain circumstances in which they apply and other time limits that can impact how long it takes to get a final order. Waiting…
Filing a divorce petition in Illinois or being served with a summons to appear in court from your spouse is a serious situation. To protect your rights and to ensure the best possible outcome, you need an experienced Illinois divorce attorney on your side. Wondering…
Going through a divorce involves major upheavals in your personal life and finances. Whether you are the one who filed for a divorce or you have been served with a divorce petition and a summons to appear in court by your spouse, it is natural…
Until recently, Illinois had a joint custody law. The “joint” only referred to legal custody, and even in this area, the noncustodial parent’s rights were sharply limited. Today, Illinois has a co-parenting law. No longer do children “live” with one parent and “visit” the other one, at…
Although the overall divorce rate is still high, it has declined significantly in recent years. The over-50 divorce rate has trended the opposite way. Marriage dissolution matters in this age range have doubled over the last two decades. All divorces usually involve significant emotional and financial issues.…
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.