You might be more familiar with how the court approaches splitting property or deciding on child custody during divorce. But what about the family dog? In Illinois, there’s been recent legislation approved that can affect which home the family dog will end up living...

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Special considerations for military divorce
Divorce is never easy, but it can be particularly complex when one or both parties are active duty military. While military divorces have a lot in common with civilian divorces, there are special factors unique to these Illinois families that could have a significant...
Will divorce mediation make my marital split easier?
When you imagine going through a divorce, images of repeated battles over the house and the money may understandably play on the screen in your mind. The reality is that some family law disputes may simply be impossible for you and your spouse to resolve on your own,...
Prevent hidden assets from negatively impacting your future
During a divorce, you know that it is of critical importance to protect your financial interests. Your future depends on an equitable distribution of marital property and debts, which is impossible when one party will not disclose all assets.When an Illinois couple...