Back to School: Pointers for Divorced and Separated Families
It’s back to school time! Transitioning from summer to the school can be challenging for children and adults – especially when parents are divorced or in the process of a divorce and living in separate...
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Less Common Triggers for Divorce
Lack of Communication Can Trigger Divorce I have been a Chicago divorce attorney for many years now. In my time, I have counseled a sea of both divorced spouses, as well as, spouses contemplating a...
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Careful, Someone May Be Listening
Recorded Words Can Be Used Against You in Court The phrase “Think before you speak” now holds more meaning in the divorce world than ever before. This year, the Illinois Supreme Court lifted...
View ArticleCelebrity Divorces: Reality or Reality TV?
Celebrity divorces usually involve two people that we have never met, yet as a society, we tend to be very intrigued by them. They very often deal with the same types of issues, such as custody...
View ArticleCivil Union Bill Takes Effect In Illinois
The Illinois Religious Freedom Protection and Civil Union Act took effect yesterday, making Illinois the sixth state to allow same-sex and heterosexual couples to enter into civil unions. The response...
View ArticleA 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...
View ArticleCan’t Afford Child Support OR a Lawyer?
In a recently issued opinion, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that “deadbeat” parents facing jail time for failure to pay child support aren’t automatically entitled to an attorney. In the case, Turner...
View ArticleDual Citizenship and Divorce (Part One)
As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I have directly handled Illinois divorce cases and family law matters involving dual citizenship. These cases essentially involve the situation in which one, or both,...
View ArticleWhat if a Business Couple Gets Divorced?
Many couples go into business together. They make plans to make the business successful, but what they don’t plan for is divorce. With the high divorce rate, it is inevitable that some couples that go...
View ArticleBack to School: Pointers for Divorced and Separated Families
It’s back to school time! Transitioning from summer to the school can be challenging for children and adults – especially when parents are divorced or in the process of a divorce and living in separate...
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Facebook and Divorce: Adding Fuel to the Fire?
Divorcing Woman Searching Facebook Divorce lawyers have noticed an increase in the number of times Facebook, texts, and instant messaging are mentioned by clients when discussing their divorce cases....
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Less Common Triggers for Divorce
Lack of Communication Can Trigger Divorce I have been a Chicago divorce attorney for many years now. In my time, I have counseled a sea of both divorced spouses, as well as, spouses contemplating a...
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Almost a ‘Do It Yourself’ Divorce
Step by Step As a divorce attorney, I understand that the cost of a divorce can often be expensive. However, if someone cannot afford the full services of a divorce lawyer, there is a cost-efficient,...
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Celebrity Style Separation: “Conscious Uncoupling”
Conscious Uncoupling Gwenyth Paltrow and Chris Martin have been receiving an unusually large amount of attention surrounding their announcement to separate. This attention isn’t stemming from the...
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Health Care Power of Attorney Make-Over
Health Care Power of Attorney As a Chicago divorce attorney with a background in estate planning, I am aware of the benefits of estate planning before, during and after divorce. A Health Care Power of...
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Fighting for Sole Custody: When is it Worth The Battle?
Obtaining Sole Custody In divorce cases that involve children, two different types of custody can be granted: joint or sole custody. Through my experience as a divorce lawyer in Chicago, I have seen...
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The Media Glamorizes Celebrity Divorce
Media’s Glamorization of Divorce In the past weeks, each time I’ve searched ‘divorce’ online, endless articles about Jay-Z and Beyonce’s apparently broken relationship come up. The articles speculate...
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Spousal Education Gaps and Divorce
Education and Divorce Recently, a report was published in the August issue of the American Sociological Review about an extensive study regarding divorce trends among spouses with differing levels of...
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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...
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Social Media Rights After Death
Social Media Rights After Death With the number of Facebook users reaching one billion, the social networking site inevitably is intertwined with people’s everyday lives. In a previous blog post on...
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