Posts Categorized: Divorce Legal Advice

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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A Therapist’s Divorce Advice, Part 2

Divorce Advice from a Therapist I’d like to welcome back Dr. Cassandra Friedman. I hope you enjoyed her first post and found some inspiration and encouragement. She is back to answer a few more questions.   Q. What are some things to keep your spirits up during a divorce? A. Number one on my list is to surround yourself with positive people. Divorce takes a lot of mental and physical energy. Toxic, negative people will drain your much needed energy. Get involved with something passio...   Read more ...  

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Divorce 101–Part Three

Divorce 101 In the third part of this series, I’m answering questions about the legal contract between you and your divorce attorney and providing you with a list of questions you should ask an attorney before you hire him to handle your divorce. Here is Part One and Part Two. Q. Do I have to sign a contract with my lawyer? What are my rights? A. Most attorneys will have you sign a contract or letter outlining the major terms of the representation, including hourly rates. In Illinois most div...   Read more ...  

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Divorce as Process

Divorce is a Process The decision to divorce isn’t usually made easily or in haste. Among the many issues to consider are financial, social and psychological ones. Whenever children or illnesses are involved, the decision is even more difficult. But, for many people, divorce may be more of a years-long process than a single decision.   When infidelity puts the private lives of public figures and celebrities in the news, we can sometimes glimpse the stages of this process. For example, on...   Read more ...  

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Power of Attorney Health Care Agent

Choosing a Health Care Power of Attorney Agent In my recent blog post about the changes to the Health Care Power of Attorney Act, I emphasized the importance, especially for those going through a divorce, of having a Health Care Power of Attorney (HCPOA) in an estate plan. An HCPOA allows a person to designate another person, called the health care agent, to make health care decisions for that person in the event that he or she can no longer make the decisions due to injury, illness or incapaci...   Read more ...  

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Ten Tips for Surviving Divorce during the Holidays

Surviving Holiday Season During Divorce The 2014 holiday season is upon us.  Traditionally, the holidays are a time for bringing the family together to enjoy and celebrate the season. However, when families are going through, or have gone through, a divorce, these times can often feel much less festive. Surviving a divorce during the holidays can be a difficult task. For those who are affected by divorce, the stress of the season can be very intense. Not only is there the juggling of schedules...   Read more ...  

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