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A Few Important Terms You Should Underst...

Whether you are buying or selling your home you should have a basic understanding of the following terms: Offer: A formal bid from the real estate buyer to the real estate owner to purchase the real estate. The offer is made in writing (and should be for it to be valid) and typically in the format […]

Social Media and Divorce

I have divorce clients that came in the door because they caught their spouse cheating online. There is little doubt in my mind that the increase in our everyday connectivity, and the use of various social media networks, like Facebook, has led to an increase in people filing for divorce. Not everyone comes into my […]

Child Support Ends, College Begins. Now...

Children of married parents have no right pursue contribution from their parents for their college expenses. Divorced or unmarried parents, under the Illinois statute, 750 ILCS 5/513, may be ordered to contribute to the college or professional school training expenses of their children. The expenses can include, tuition, room, board, transportation, books and other fees. […]

Orders of Protection

Orders of Protection

An order of protection is a legal order entered by a Judge that can order a person to stay away and stop certain acts that may affect the safety and security of the person that requested the order of protection. If you, a family member, or your child(ren) are a victim of domestic violence or […]

Chicago Child Custody Attorney

The practice of family law is different than every other practice area of the law because of what is ultimately at stake. For most people, the divorce is not about their house or car, it is about their most precious asset-their children. The thought of fighting a custody “battle” can be a daunting one. A […]