Family Law Articles
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Be Sure Your Vacation Plans Don’t Violate Your Custody Agreement
Taking your children on a well-earned vacation should be a joyful and relaxing experience. But if you’re a divorced or separated parent, it’s essential to understand that vacation plans—especially those that cross state lines, conflict with school schedules, or interfere with the other parent’s custody rights—can become a legal headache. And you need to ensure…
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Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets?
One of the most challenging aspects of any divorce is dividing marital property. Does your partner have financial resources you don’t know about? This is especially true for couples with considerable assets going through a high net-worth divorce. Like many states, Illinois follows an equitable distribution model when dividing marital assets, which means the court…
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Splitting Stock Options in a Divorce
Dividing assets during a divorce is rarely simple, and some property is more complex than it seems. Splitting stock options in a divorce presents unique challenges compared to dividing other types of marital property. Stock options are not as tangible as a car or a savings account. Stock options often come with restrictions, future vesting dates, and…
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Do I Still Pay Spousal Support If My Ex Gets Remarried?
Spousal support, also known as alimony, is a financial obligation that one spouse may be required to pay to the other after a divorce. The purpose of these payments is to help the lower-earning spouse maintain economic stability and transition to life after divorce. However, what happens if your ex remarries? Do you still have…
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How Do I Choose a Divorce Attorney?
Choosing the right divorce attorney is one of the most important decisions you will make during the divorce process. Divorce is not just a legal separation—it’s an emotional and financial transition that affects every aspect of your life, including property division, child custody, spousal support, and long-term economic stability. The attorney you choose will guide…