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Illinois Woman Seeks Help Regarding Potential Divorce and “What to Expect” of the Illinois Divorce Process
The Chicago divorce process can seem mysterious and complex to those who are unfamiliar with it. With Illinois state family laws and marriage and divorce laws, and rules of the court, a person may find the Chicago divorce process to be daunting, even if they have had it and are ready to call it… Read More »
International Parental Child Abductions: What Chicago Parents Should Know about the International Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction
One of the worst things that a Chicago parent can likely imagine in the midst of or after a heated child custody case is that the non-custodial parent has taken off with their child overseas. Indeed, once a child is taken over international borders to another country, the chances of getting the child back… Read More »
“You’re Not the Father”: What Chicago Parents Can Do if They Suspect Their Child is Not Biologically Their Own
Years ago, before reality television shows like Keeping Up with the Kardashians and The Real Housewives franchises took over the airwaves and screens, talk shows dominated the afternoon boob-tube cycle, and paternity cases were a popular theme of controversy between on-screen couples. Indeed, the gleeful squeal of “You ARE the father!” or “You ARE… Read More »
“Is Divorcing in Illinois as Bad as I Imagine?” Your Chicago Divorce Questions Answered
At some point in our lives, we have all likely heard at least one horror story about divorce. Whether we saw it on T.V. or in a movie, whether we witnessed it between our parents, or whether we have gone through one or two ourselves, divorce can leave a bad taste in one’s mouth,… Read More »
Parental Child Abduction Case #2 UPDATED
Update: Jonathan Standeford and Molly Sharma successfully resolved the below matter regarding an internationally abducted minor child from the habitual residence of Mexico. In early January, Jonathan and Molly negotiated the return of the child to the father’s control and custody to secure a passport for the minor child and ultimately, for the child… Read More »
My Wedding Date is Approaching, but I Don’t Have a Prenup – When Should I Get One? Find Out All about When You Should Start Drafting Your Prenuptial Agreement
One of the things that some Chicago couples and individuals who are soon to be married may think about as they head towards the Big Day is whether or not they should think about getting a prenup in place. Indeed, in today’s modern world, more couples seem to be considering entering into a prenuptial… Read More »
How a Former Chicago Bulls Star Player Wound Up On-the-Hook for Child Support Payments and Where Chicago Parents Can Go for Legal Help with Their Child Support Issues
There is no doubt that the issue of child support is very important in many Chicago divorce cases and family law cases involving children. Indeed, when young, minor children are involved in a Chicago divorce, or an unmarried couple splits, typically the non-custodial parent – the parent that the child does not live with… Read More »
Congratulations to Molshree A. Sharma on being selected as a Super Lawyer for 2025!
Congratulations to Molshree A. Sharma on being selected as a Super Lawyer for 2025! The Super Lawyers selection process is peer influenced and research driven, selecting the top 5% of attorneys to the Super Lawyers lists each year.
Congratulations to Jonathan R. Standeford on being selected as an Emerging Lawyer in Leading Lawyers.
Emerging Lawyers have been identified by their peers, and less than 2% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received this distinction.
Congratulations to our own Leading Lawyers!
Molshree Sharma Matthew Arnoux Geraldine Holt Leading Lawyers have been recommended by their peers and less than 5% of all lawyers licensed in each state have received the distinction of Leading Lawyers.