If you don't have children, you might expect that your divorce will be fast and conflict-free. After all, you don't have to worry about custody or child support issues. However, even couples that don't share children can find themselves in an intense disagreement when...
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Conservatorship and the #FreeBritney Movement
Can the trendy Twitter hashtag influence the courts? Before pop megastar Britney Spears’ heavily publicized breakdowns in 2008, the word “Conservatorship” was no more than foreign and mundane legal jargon. It was the kind of word that was almost strictly reserved for...
How to Prepare your Family for the Second Relief Bill
2020 has not been a kind year. The world is still under the grip of the Covid-19 pandemic, and America is no exception. With record-high case numbers and death tolls, the American people are still struggling to cope with the unprecedented onset of the Coronavirus. One...
Parents and divorce: What to expect
No matter who you are, there’s nothing easy about the divorce process. It will affect almost every part of your life, from your personal relationships to your finances. However, if you’re a parent who’s divorcing, there are many other points of consideration. On the...
How does domestic violence impact parental rights in Illinois?
For couples with children in Illinois, protecting the relationship with their kids is often the top priority in a pending divorce. In most family circumstances, the Illinois family courts try to focus on the best interest of the children when splitting up parental...
Certain conduct can lead to restrictions on visitation time with your kids
You probably already know this but going through the child custody stage of a divorce can bring out a person’s worst behavior. We believe the onslaught of emotions spouses experience plays a large role in negative conduct. Whatever the cause, certain behaviors can...