Author Archives: David N. Schaffer
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.…
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…
The legal standards governing loss of parental rights
If an Illinois child is determined to be in a bad situation with their parents, the child often will go to live with…
3 Things you always wanted to know about gay marriage*
On June 26, 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage in all 50 states. According to a 2017 Gallup poll, over 10…
How can a lawyer help with international child custody issues?
Child custody is probably the most contentious area of family law simply because of the strong emotions that come into play. People feel…
New Illinois law looks out for pets’ interests in divorce cases
Illinois pet owners often do not consider their pets to be mere items of personal property. Many consider their furry friends to be…
We help couples with their prenuptial agreements
Prenuptial agreements don’t really have the reputation of being the most romantic arrangement for marrying couples. Yet many couples find that prenuptial agreements…
2019 starts with changes in taxes and alimony
January is unofficially labeled as “divorce month” by attorneys and researchers due to spikes in divorce filings during the winter month. It is…
David Schaffer selected for Super Lawyers list for the 13th year
We are pleased to announce that lead attorney, David N. Schaffer, is named to the Super Lawyers list for 2019. This list recognizes…
What can be in prenuptial agreements and can it be amended?
For some married couples in Illinois, there was a decision before the marriage to have prenuptial agreements as a protective device if the…
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