Family Law
One of the newest technological advances of the 21st century is the ability to communicate quickly and effectively with one another via text. Text messaging is commonplace and often is preferred to talking directly on the phone. However, sending a…
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Discovery in an Illinois divorce is the process by which parties exchange relevant information under their control to the other party in the divorce. Usually, this discovery is the financial affidavit and the supporting documents plus anything asked for in…
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People get married all over the world and then come to Illinois to live. Often, along the way, those same people try to get divorced. So, if you’re married in a foreign country, can you get divorced in Illinois? How…
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The simple answer is yes, the Chicago courts are still open during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. But, there is much more to it or we wouldn’t be writing this article. Chicago divorce courts fall under “Civil” courts category. As you would…
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So, you’ve been served with divorce papers in Illinois. The first page of those papers should have the word “Summons” on top and then the following instructions, “YOU ARE SUMMONED and required to file your WRITTEN APPEARANCE AND RESPONSE…No Later…
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The whole point of going to court in a divorce is to get a ruling from the court. If you and your spouse cannot agree on an issue in your divorce, either of you may ask the court to make…
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This is number 20 in my series of things to do with your kids during or after a divorce or separation. I always truly believe in putting the kids first during a divorce. Whether it’s recommending a therapist or just…
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I am often called on by my fellow lawyers who practice immigration law to enter an order in the family law or domestic relations courts of Cook County. A family law lawyer can often be the only one to establish…
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As you approach a Cook County Domestic Relations Courtroom you’ll notice a numbered list hung beside the courtroom door. That list will contain your case number, your name, your spouse’s name, and the names of a hundred other people whose…
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A divorce in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois can take as little as two weeks and as long as three years. It all depends. Let’s work through what can make the divorce process take so much time. A Divorce With A…
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