Posts by Larry Manassa

Timelines are the first thing most people want to pin down, and the honest answer depends less on the law than on how much you and your spouse agree on. At the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Manassa, P.C., the question, “How long does divorce take in Illinois?” comes up in nearly every first meeting.…

Walking into a first meeting about ending your marriage is hard, and not knowing how the hour will go makes it harder. At the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Manassa, P.C. in Barrington, we open every one of these meetings by explaining exactly how it will run, so you can spend the time thinking instead…

A collaborative divorce happens in a conference room. At the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Manassa, P.C., we have sat at that table with Barrington and Lake County couples who finished in a few months, while similar households spent a year on the same questions before a judge. The advantages of collaborative divorce show up…

Most people choose their divorce lawyer after one hour in a conference room. At the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Manassa, P.C., we meet clients from Barrington and towns across Lake and McHenry counties who are on their second or third consultation before they sign with anyone. The ones who walk out confident almost always…

Quick Answer How Do Illinois Courts Determine Spousal Maintenance? It depends. Illinois courts often start with a statutory formula based on each spouse’s net income, but the formula only applies when the combined income falls below a statutory threshold. The length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning capacity, and other factors all influence the final…