Posts Categorized: Divorce Legal Advice

Does Your Religion Recognize Divorce?

The United States constitution mandates that there be separation between church and state. In the U.S., a divorce is considered a civil, non-religious matter and once a judge signs the final divorce papers, a couple is considered divorced. However, divorce documents may not be sufficient in the eyes of certain religions. Even if you do not consider yourself to be particularly religious, it is important to know and understand the difference between a religious and civil divorce. This blog post wi...   Read more ...  

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Major Change to Child Support Calculation in Illinois?

Child Support Illinois is currently considering a major overhaul to the way child support is calculated in the state. The concept of child support is relatively straightforward to divorce attorneys and their clients : if parents are not jointly caring for the child, one parent is the custodial parent, and the other (noncustodial) must help financially support the child’s upbringing. It’s much less straightforward to figure out how much is fair to make the noncustodial parent pay. &...   Read more ...  

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A New Divorce, A New Year, A New You

New Life for a New Year A roman philosopher once wrote that “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” These words ring very true this week as we begin the New Year. Some people will make New Year’s resolutions to quit smoking or take up a new hobby, while others will become determined to lose those last 10 pounds. For anyone going through a divorce, this is a great time to make a fresh start.   For most people, the new year can be their clean slat...   Read more ...  

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Divorce Without Conflict: An Oxymoron?

Divorce Without Conflict There is a way to practice Divorce Law that is gaining in popularity. I wanted to share with you the idea of Collaborative Law because I think it can be a way to handle a divorce without needing to turn to the courts. I began my first Collaborative Law divorce case in Chicago several months ago and recently completed the Basic Interdisciplinary Collaborative Training held in Chicago.   The idea behind Collaborative Law is both parties in the divorce agree to work o...   Read more ...  

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Is Divorce Looming? – Three Tips from a Divorce Lawyer

Tips for Divorce 1. Talk to a Divorce Attorney It is incredibly important you know your legal rights. Every situation is different, and you will need an experienced divorce lawyer to advise you how the law affects your particular circumstances. The law varies from state to state and is even applied differently throughout a state. If your case is in the Chicago land area it is preferable to seek out a Chicago divorce lawyer versus one from downstate and vice versa. There are many decisions to be...   Read more ...  

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A Good Divorce Attorney Makes a Big Difference

This blog is a reprint from http://bit.ly/t9Xpv1 by Jackie Pilossoph.   Several years ago, when I first decided to consult a divorce attorney, I was referred to a woman by a friend. I went to see her for a consultation in her posh downtown office, and when I first laid eyes on her, I was intimidated beyond. She looked more like a supermodel and she had on this dress that was literally up to her mid-thigh. I tried really hard not to judge or draw any conclusions before getting to know her. ...   Read more ...  

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