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....
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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...
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...
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 relatives or be placed in foster care. In certain extreme situations, however, this may not be thought to be enough. Authorities may choose to...
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 percent of LGBT adults are married to their same-sex partner. The result has been a marked increase in same sex marriages. Today, over 60...
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 very strongly about having custody of their children and raising them in a familiar environment. Now imagine that another country...
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 like family - almost like children. Yet traditionally, pets such as dogs and cats have been regarded as items of personal property. This...
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 are ideal for their needs. Many couples consist of people who are already financially established and...
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 only living up to the name after Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos recently announced his divorce from his wife, Mackenzie Bezos, of 25...