Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

The decision to end your marriage is never an easy one, but your situation may be even more complex if you or your wife is pregnant, and one of you is contemplating divorce. You might even wonder if it’s possible to initiate divorce proceedings in Illinois when there is an expectant child – especially when the case may not even be complete before the child’s birth. You also might have questions about how a divorce affects paternity, which is a concern when the pregnancy was the result ...   Read more ...  

For many people involved with divorce and family law matters, one of the first questions they ask is “Will my case go to trial?” It’s an understandable question since you want to know what to expect. Though providing a definite answer is impossible, you should know there are benefits for avoiding trial through agreement. You have more control over the outcome, so many lawyers will aim for settlement where it properly protects your interests. Although most cases settle, agreement isn’t po...   Read more ...  

There are situations where you just don’t click with someone, whether due to personality conflicts, disagreements, or other factors. It can be frustrating in any context, but your circumstances are especially challenging when communications with trust or confidence in the attorney you’ve retained to handle a family law matter breaks down. You have a business relationship with this individual, but it’s one which centers on very personal, emotional issues.   As such, when yo...   Read more ...