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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 »
Making Sense of International Child Abductions: What Does Article 3 of the Hague Convention Mean?
It is unquestionable that virtually every Chicago parent’s worst nightmare likely includes the abduction of their beloved child or children to some unknown location, particularly one that is overseas. For some Chicago parents, unfortunately, this scary and harrowing scenario becomes an all-too-real reality. Indeed, when a Chicago child custody case gets heated and controversial,… Read More »
Do Recession Woes Include an Uptick in Chicago Divorce Cases? Find Out Here
There is no doubt that it seems that all across Chicago households the news seems to blare out major changes on an almost daily basis these days. From news about the economy and the recent buzzword “tariffs,” to changes in government offices, the courts, and the country in general, the news can send some… Read More »
Surviving Son Speaks Out in Light of Passage of” Karina’s Law” – Find Out Where to Turn if You are Experiencing Domestic Violence in Your Marriage in Chicago
In July of 2023, a horrific story involving domestic violence shook the Chicago area. Karina Gonzalez, a Chicago woman and mother, and her daughter, Daniela, were shot and killed by one of their own – Karina’s husband and her daughter’s father, Jose Alvarez. Fast-forward to February, 2025, and Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed “Karina’s… Read More »
I Am a Newlywed in Chicago: Why Should I Sign a Postnuptial Agreement? Find Out Why You and Your New Spouse May Want to Consider A Postnup Even if You are in the Honeymoon Phase
There is no doubt that for many newlywed Chicago couples, a new marriage is a time of excitement, hope, and shared dreams between a couple. However, even in the happiest of new unions, it is wise to plan for the unexpected, and to be prepared for the worst. As such, if you are a… Read More »
Partners Molly Sharma and Jonathan Standeford 2025 ISFL Presenters Oslo, Norway
Our esteemed partners, Molly Sharma and Jonathan Standeford, were honored with the opportunity to deliver speeches on the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction and the Rights of Custody, specifically focusing on unmarried individuals. This prestigious conference took place in Oslo, Norway, at the European Regional for the International Society… Read More »
Who Gets the Family Home in My Chicago Divorce (With Children)? Find Out about Property Distribution Basics in Chicago Divorce Cases Here
For many Chicago couples that are facing the Chicago divorce process, dividing up the family’s property can be one of the most emotionally and financially challenging aspects of the process. Things can be even more complex and difficult when children are involved. In Chicago, under Illinois marriage and divorce laws, the question of “who… Read More »