Posts Categorized: Divorce Lawyers

Divorce Court Etiquette by a Chicago Divorce Lawyer

It’s time to go to court for your divorce litigation. It is common for you to feel nervous and emotional when dealing with divorce issues. Those feelings may be amplified when you have to attend court for your divorce case. Walking into a courtroom can feel like entering a foreign country. They have different customs and they speak a different language – legalese. The general population rarely has the opportunity or need to enter a courtroom. The exception may be an occasional traffic ti...   Read more ...  

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How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in Chicago

Choosing-the-Right-Divorce-Lawyer-in-Chicago The marriage may have been a disaster, but going through a divorce without an attorney can be even worse. To help ensure that you will be treated fairly during the divorce process, it is important to find an experienced divorce lawyer in Chicago.   An experienced divorce attorney will inform you of your legal rights and work to represent you and the best interests of your family. Some divorces may be settled out of court, however, if your case d...   Read more ...  

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Advice Regarding College Expenses from Divorce Lawyers Chicago

Today I am excited to answer a question that I am asked a lot in my practice. As a father of two children who recently graduated college, I understand the importance of planning for college. It’s necessary for divorcing couples to know what the law expects of them when it comes to providing for higher education.   If you have any other questions you’d like me to address in a Q&A, feel free to submit them and I will do my best to answer in future blog posts. However, please remember...   Read more ...  

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Who Is Allowed to Live in the House After a Divorce?

During a divorce, there are many questions that need answering. One of the most pressing frequently regards the family home. Not only is the home an important financial asset, but it also taps into deep emotions.   Disagreement over who is allowed to stay in the house and who moves out can be a major point of contention in many cases.   The first question that needs to be considered is what constitutes “marital property”? For the purposes of the court, all property that was acquire...   Read more ...  

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Tips to a Long Marriage

Tip-to-a-Long-Marriage With nearly one out of two marriages ending in divorce, researchers have been concentrating on what are the “secrets” to a long-lasting marriage. Surprisingly, the results of these studies seem to debunk what psychologists and researchers had previously found. In general, there seems to be much agreement that couples that have the highest expectations for the institution of marriage itself, will end up with the best marriages. That’s because these couple...   Read more ...  

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Hiring a Lawyer in Your Divorce Case

Divorce Questions There are many people who question whether or not to represent themselves in their divorce case, instead of hiring an attorney. In most cases, lawyers would advise against representing oneself, especially when children, maintenance (alimony), and assets are involved. As we know, there are many reasons why some choose to represent themselves. The most commonly heard reasons are related to the cost of a divorce. Those who represent themselves in court without lawyers are referre...   Read more ...  

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