Divorces occur with frequency in family courts across the United States. Some may wonder why many Illinois marriages end in dissolution. Research studies reveal information about the causes. Those looking for answers can review reports about the common reasons for...
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Family law and organizing visitation with a newborn in Illinois
Illinois parents whose relationship has ended will need to consider how to handle child-related issues. This can encompass who has custody and what the visitation rights will be. The parting can be especially difficult if the child is an infant. Once custody is...
Is there a silver lining in staying home together?
Depending on your personality, commute time and profession, you may enjoy the opportunity to work from home. Unfortunately, whether you sleep in, stay in your pajamas or take a mid-day nap, not going to the office can have its downsides, both for you and your spouse....
Apps that make co-parenting easier
Keeping your kids’ schedules straight when you’re married can be a challenge. When you and your spouse separate, things get 10 times more complicated. Now, you’ve got to split custody schedules, children’s school and activities, school and medical information,...
Schaffer Family Law, Ltd. ranked one of U.S. News – Best Lawyers
Virtually every town in the nation has representation ready to help families navigate their unique challenges, draft business documents or seek favorable results against criminal accusations. However, locations and individual needs vary. So do the experience and...
Technology could be divulging your secrets in a divorce
You use technology to make your life easier, but in the wrong hands, it can also be used to hurt you. If you are going through a divorce, your partner could turn your tech against you. Evidence is everywhere, and that’s truer than ever. Nearly 3/4 of Americans own a...
Divorce can bring a roller coaster of emotions
At our law firm, we have years of experience that give us insight into the full range of emotions our clients go through from the time it becomes apparent a marriage is on the rocks and throughout the divorce process. From the moment a client first contacts us until...
Will you need a QDRO or QILDRO in your divorce?
Suppose you and your divorcing spouse have reached your final settlement agreement. You’ve made arrangements to allocate parenting time and responsibility. You’ve determined the correct amount in child support. Alimony has been decided. You’ve divided your marital...
Don’t face international child custody issues alone
Parental child abduction is the worst nightmare for many separated and divorced parents. No one wants their children taken far away without permission. And if they are taken to a foreign country, there may be issues of different laws and languages as well. Not too...
How do states’ child custody laws handle parental relocations?
Parents in Illinois may be concerned that, in a custody dispute, the other parent may relocate with the child to another state and then get a favorable child custody order from that state. This was recognized as a problem years ago, so 48 of the 50 states have enacted...