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Due to a range of circumstances, relationships can sometimes turn ugly very fast. When this happens, one party in the relationship may want to stretch the truth to try to gain leverage in divorce court or child custody proceedings. Such situations can motivate the...

Those unfairly accused of domestic violence may lose access to their children and other loved ones, but it is much more than a family matter. Many people accused of harming family members also risk an arrest and prosecution. Whether you are facing criminal charges for...

In Illinois, child custody is divided into two parts: A parent’s decision-making authority and their parenting time. Those may be roughly even or divided in any way the court may deem best. What if you don’t agree with the court’s decision? If you feel that the court...

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...

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...

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...

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...

You’ve been working as an emergency medical technician for several years, and it’s definitely a tough job. You do your best to help your community and play a role as a first-responder in crises.  When you found out that your spouse wanted to divorce you, you couldn’t...

A family-owned business is often a source of pride for the owners. Many of them don’t realize that they might face some challenges related to the company if the owners end their marriage. Working through the ins and outs of determining what happens to the business can...

Whether you’re a peace officer, the executive of a big company, the owner of a fledgling startup that’s just beginning to thrive or a doctor with a growing practice, you know that your career takes a lot of your energy and attention. The work doesn’t always fit neatly...