Divorce, or dissolution of marriage, is a legal proceeding that ends a marriage. Read More
A collaborative divorce avoids the costs and conflict of divorce litigation by utilizing the collaborative law process. Read More
In divorce mediation, the parties meet with an impartial trained mediator to come up with solutions for disputes in their divorce, including issues such as custody, parenting time, division of assets and debts, child support, and maintenance. Read More
A negotiated divorce settlement is an agreement crafted between the two parties with the assistance of their attorneys, and it is a very effective way to resolve a divorce. Read More
To end or dissolve a civil union, a couple must rely on the same law that a married couple relies on to dissolve their marriage; they must proceed under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Read More
A negotiated civil union settlement is an agreement that is crafted between the two parties with the assistance of their attorneys. Read More
An amicable divorce is one in which the parties are willing and able to negotiate regarding the major issues in their divorce. Read More
Child support payments are non-deductible payments made to a parent for the purposes of assisting that parent with the expense of raising the couple’s children. Read More
Child custody refers to where a child resides and who makes parental decisions for that child. Read More
Maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is a sum of money given from one partner to the other to provide for the other partner’s support during or after the divorce. Read More
Property division in divorce refers to the separation and assignment of the parties’ assets, including bank and retirement accounts, savings, and most physical possessions. Read More
Divorce can be especially complicated for small business owners, who bear a large responsibility in running and maintaining their business. Read More
Dissolution of a civil union can be especially complicated for small business owners. Read More
Civil union divorce litigation is the process of bringing legal claims before a judge and having the judge make the final decisions about issues concerning a couple’s children, their assets, and family support. Read More
Child support payments are payments made to a parent for the purposes of assisting that parent with the expense of raising the couple’s children. Read More
If parents are unmarried, the parent responsible for the child has a right to receive child support. Read More
Parentage actions are initiated to identify a child’s biological parent, typically the father. Read More
Most custody judgments have clauses prohibiting the custodial parent from removing the minor child from the state. Read More
A post-civil union agreement is a contract between the parties, executed during the civil union, that addresses what will happen financially during the course of the civil union, in the event of dissolution of the civil union or the death of a party, or in other agreed upon circumstances. Read More
A postnuptial agreement is a contract between the parties, executed during the marriage, that addresses what will happen financially during the course of the marriage, in the event of divorce, the death of a party, or in other agreed upon circumstances. Read More
A pre-civil union agreement allows for an efficient distribution of assets belonging to the parties and to the union. Read More
A premarital agreement, also known as a prenuptial agreement, allows for an efficient distribution of assets belonging to the parties and to the marriage. Read More
During the marriage, parents have no legal obligation to contribute towards the college expenses of their children. Read More
Most custody judgements have clauses prohibiting the custodial parent from removing the minor child from the state. Read More
Maintenance, also known as alimony or spousal support, is a sum of money given from one spouse to the other to provide for the other spouse’s support during or after the divorce. Read More