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Not every legal decision has to be made by a judge in a courtroom. There are many instances where you can choose – or may be required – to work out a legal issue through mediation. This is the process of resolving disputes with a neutral third-party mediator. You get the opportunity to voice your opinion, listen to the other person’s thoughts and concerns, and then negotiate the right solution for you and your family.   Illinois Law Regarding Mediation   For family matters in Ill...   Read more ...  

There is nothing quite like being a grandparent. You get another chance to help raise and shape children, yet this time, you get to focus on the fun stuff and not discipline. However, being a grandparent is not always easy. If your son or daughter is going through a divorce or has children while unmarried, you may have a difficult time seeing your grandchildren. You may have had to fight to establish a relationship with your grandkids from the very beginning or a new situation may have cut off c...   Read more ...  

  A little less than a year after the Chicago Cubs ended a 108-year World Series drought, the Chicagoland area will be treated to another once-in-a-century moment on Monday. On August 21, 2017, the Chicago area will have the closest look at a total solar eclipse it has seen in 92 years. The event will begin at 11:54am, when the moon will begin to block the sun. Over the next 90 minutes, the moon will continue to cover the sun, eventually blacking out up to 87 percent of the sun’s sur...   Read more ...  

Emotions run high during divorce. You and your spouse may agree on ending your marriage, yet that does not mean neither of you feel anger, frustration, sadness, or resentment. You may have numerous positive and negative feelings about the situation and each other. When the bad seems to outweigh the good, you can fall into a contentious relationship. However, there are ways to avoid this. It is possible to keep your divorce amicable while protecting your rights.   Maintaining an Amicable Rel...   Read more ...  

Divorce Attorneys Should Be Aware of the Many Ins, Outs of Real Estate Law Discourse on Divorce As featured in the August 8, 2017 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin By Michael C. Craven Welcome to the second edition of my Discourse on Divorce column, in which I explore areas of law that intersect with divorce law. After examining the connection between estate planning and divorce law in my last column on April 30, in this edition, I look at how real estate lawyers can keep their clients i...   Read more ...  

The median household income for Illinois was between $50,000 and $59,999 in 2015, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Yet, some couples will make considerably more than the median household income. If you and your spouse are a couple who accumulated a great deal of wealth, then you will be part of a high net worth divorce. This type of a divorce can be lengthy, complicated, and costly without the right legal advice. Issues Impacted by Your High Net Worth   If you and your spouse earn high inco...   Read more ...