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Did Your “Uncontested” Chicago Divorce Get Too Messy and You and Your Ex Now Can’t See Eye-to-Eye? Find Out What to Do if Your Uncontested Divorce Falls Apart in Chicago
Some may say that an uncontested divorce is the “modern” way to divorce in Chicago. Indeed, seemingly without the need for lawyers on both sides, protracted litigation, and extended emotional and financial stressors, an uncontested divorce can seem like a sane, desirable, and “easy” option, especially if soon-to-be exes can see eye-to-eye. But what… Read More »
Establishing Paternity in Chicago Child Custody Cases – Find Out About Important Deadlines that May Apply to Your Case
Establishing paternity under Illinois laws is not something that many people talk about in the Windy City on a regular basis. Indeed, the topic of establishing paternity for the purposes of child custody under Illinois laws may be a conversation topic that is difficult and emotional for many parents to discuss. One consequence of… Read More »
4-Year-Old Chicago Girl’s Suspected Abduction by Mother Puts Windy City on High Alert – Are You at Risk of Your Child Being Abducted by Your Ex?
The frightening story of a 4-year-old girl that went missing in Chicago puts parents in the Windy City on high alert, and demonstrates just how risky and life-altering an abduction of a child by their non-custodial parent can be. According to local news reports, in late September, 2024, 4-year-old Riley Batts was reported as… Read More »
Divorce Mediation in Chicago – What are the Pros and Cons When it Comes to Mediation in a Chicago Divorce Case?
In the midst of perhaps confusing information, or perhaps a large amount of misinformation, about the Chicago divorce process online and “through the grapevine,” it can be difficult for a person going through the Chicago divorce process to know exactly what they may be facing when they initiate the dissolution of marriage process (or… Read More »
Illinois Changes Child Support Laws to Pass More Dollars Through to Families on TANF
There is no doubt that 2024 brought about a lot of change when it comes to politics and the political climate in Chicago and the United States. Although arguably the biggest political bout concerned the 2024 U.S. Presidential election, and much news focus was put on federal policies under the current Biden administration, the… Read More »
Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse Program Facilitating Co-Parenting while Order of Protection is in Place Becomes Model for States Across U.S.
A Chicago Cook County Domestic Violence Courthouse program that seeks to help parents in domestic violence situations navigate child issues and co-parenting issues while domestic violence orders of protection are in place has become a model for the rest of the state and the country. According to local news reports, the program first started… Read More »
2019 Child Custody Battle Highlights Intersection of Child Custody Rights and “Gender Ideology”
A 2019 news story involving Chicago parents with differing ideas of how to co-parent their child who sought to begin a gender transition highlights how differing “gender ideologies” can impact a parent’s child custody rights. According to news reports, Chicago mother Jeanette Cooper lost custody of her 12-year-old child, Sophia, after she allegedly “failed… Read More »
Thinking of Moving Out of Chicago with the Kids While Your Divorce is Pending? Here’s What You Need to Know
When a person gets divorced in Chicago, there is no doubt that many aspects of their life may change, and one of those changes may be packing up and moving out of the marital home. While many people who are going through the Chicago divorce process may decide to ultimately remain in-state, some divorcing… Read More »
Is Learning about a Spouse’s “Distant Past” a Reason to Get a Divorce? Revelation about Wife’s Past Abuse Causes Husband to Seek Advice from Chicago Sun Times Columnist
What would you do if your spouse of many years came to you with revelations about their past, and that past would have made you think twice about marriage in the first place? And what would you do if that past involved extreme trauma, in which your spouse had been the victim of a… Read More »
Missing Your “Maiden Name”? Find Out How to Change Your Name in Your Chicago Divorce
One of the things that may excite many soon-to-be married individuals in Chicago as they head to the altar is the thought of belonging to a new family, and taking on that family’s last name. Indeed, taking the last name of a spouse can be one of the “perks” of marriage, evidencing the joining… Read More »