Monthly Archives: June 2025
Chicago Tribune Weighs in On Recent “Silent Divorce” Trend – Find Out What a Silent Divorce is and the Signs That You May Be in One
Although many individuals and couples in Chicago likely know all about regular, loud, and often tumultuous divorces, they are less likely to have heard about a recent phenomenon called the “silent divorce.” Indeed, while many couples air their “dirty laundry” long before actually initiating divorce proceedings, and even sometimes ask family and friends to… Read More »
$1 Million Per Month Child Support Demand Highlights Complexities in Chicago High-Net-Worth Divorce Cases
A high-net-worth divorce case that was filed in Illinois last year highlights the complexities, and the high stakes, of Chicago high-net-worth divorces. According to local news reports, Multibillionaire hedge fund owner Ken Griffin filed for divorce from his wife, Anne, in Illinois court after the couple had been together for a total of 11… Read More »
How Dangerous is Domestic Violence? Find Out the Frightening Statistics Here, and Learn About Where You Can Go for Legal Help if You are Facing Domestic Violence in Chicago
Domestic violence: it is something that is difficult to talk about for many individuals in Chicago, but the conversation about domestic violence and its impacts on Chicago families cannot take a backseat any longer. Indeed, domestic violence has been a topic that has long been suppressed as not being appropriate to talk about, perhaps… Read More »
Divorce Appeals in Chicago Divorce Cases – What Happens if You are Unhappy with the Outcome in Your Chicago Divorce?
Imagine this: you and your now ex-spouse battled it out in court and you have an order from the judge presiding over your case that the divorce is finalized, but you are unhappy. This is a nightmare scenario that many individuals in Chicago who are going through the divorce process, are thinking of going… Read More »
2025 Mother’s Day Brings New Law to Chicago Domestic Violence Victims – Karina’s Law Now in Effect
Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the amazing women who have raised us, cared for us, and who have protected us throughout our lives. For many, the day is a joyous occasion, filled with time spent with family members, and of course, the family’s matriarch. However, for others, Mother’s Day can be a… Read More »
Establishing Parentage in a Chicago Child Custody Case – What is “Parentage” and How is It Determined?
One of the things that many Chicago parents who are in the midst of a child custody battle, or who are soon to be part of a child custody dispute, may not know is the importance of parentage in Chicago child custody cases. Indeed, a perhaps less-well-known legal construct, parentage is, simply put, the… Read More »
In the Middle: How to Navigate Parenting a Child Going Through a Contentious Divorce
Although adults are typically front-and-center in a Chicago divorce case, the truth of the matter is that the divorce process often affects all family members that are involved, in particular the children that were born of the marriage. Indeed, when children are involved in a Chicago divorce case, the stakes of the divorce can… Read More »
Curious about Hearings in Your Chicago Divorce? Learn All About the Hearing Process and How to Get Legal Representation for Your Chicago Divorce Court Hearings
For some individuals and soon-to-be-divorced residents in the Chicago area, the idea of going in front of a judge in a courtroom and pleading one’s case sounds like a daunting, challenging, and downright frightening experience. Indeed, with most of us being exposed to the courtroom process through only television and movies, the idea of… Read More »