Divorce mediation is an alternative to litigation that couples can choose to resolve issues. In Illinois, this method involves a neutral third party who assists the parties with resolving conflict. This mediator is responsible for facilitating communication between...
Month: July 2018
When can a person be charged with failure to pay spousal support?
One of the most difficult issues to navigate in an Illinois divorce is how much a supporting spouse must pay to the other spouse. Often, these situations can become contentious with the spouse obligated and ordered to pay child support failing to do so. It is illegal...
David Schaffer elected into The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation
David Schaffer of Schaffer Family Law, Ltd, in Naperville has been elected into The Fellows of the American Bar Foundation (ABF). This is a global honorary society of lawyers, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars. Fellows are elected by their peers and membership...
How does Illinois law treat property division in a divorce?
Property division disputes are common in many divorces in Illinois. This is true regardless of the financial circumstances. It can happen to people who have significant assets, those who are considered middle class and people who are of modest means. Oftentimes,...