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Lack of Communication Can Trigger Divorce I have been a Chicago divorce attorney for many years now. In my time, I have counseled a sea of both divorced spouses, as well as, spouses contemplating a divorce. The vast majority of these parties, at some point, come to focus on the main reasons for why they are even considering, or going through, a divorce. Finances and infidelity have traditionally been at the top of the list. The truth of the matter, however, is that there are a host of facto...   Read more ...  

Divorce Discovery Paperwork In Illinois divorce cases, a crucial element is how to divide marital assets. Each divorce is unique and there are a number of ways to resolve this key issue. But one thing common to all Illinois divorce cases is that complete information is imperative. As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I know that in many cases, this isn’t a major problem. Some spouses come into the divorce with shared financial responsibilities, jointly owned accounts, and no secrets. For others, ...   Read more ...  

Divorcing Woman Searching Facebook Divorce lawyers have noticed an increase in the number of times Facebook, texts, and instant messaging are mentioned by clients when discussing their divorce cases. In fact, according to Divorce On-line, a family law firm in the UK claimed that almost one in five divorce filings cited Facebook in their petitions. Divorce lawyers and their clients have been using social media sites to find incriminating evidence. An excellent example is a wife seeking a jo...   Read more ...  

One of the new laws increases the penalties for individuals who are repeat domestic violence offenders.  Currently, many repeat domestic abusers are charged with a misdemeanor crime under Illinois law.  This will all change come January 1st. Under the new law, repeat domestic violence offenders could easily face a felony charge  Prison time for repeat offenders is also enhanced.  Persons with four or more domestic violence convictions can face as much as 14 years behind bars. Joliet Democra...   Read more ...  

Children Receiving Child Support Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a new law, effective immediately, to help combat the non-payment of child support from those who are past due in their child support obligations. This new law allows gambling winnings reported to the IRS to be seized to pay outstanding past due child support. Not all gambling winnings are subject to seizure, only certain winnings such as those more than $1,200 from a slot machine or $600 on a $2 horse wager.   Thi...   Read more ...  

Medical-Release-Forms-for-Children For many parents, this part of the summer is marked with getting their kids ready to start or go back to college. With two daughters going off the college this fall, I am aware of the long lists of tasks and purchases our college-bound children create. If you are anything like me, you probably still consider your children mere kids. However, as a Chicago family law attorney I know that our kids are legally emancipated adults. As such, they have certain rights...   Read more ...