Family Law Articles
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How Long Does Divorce Take in Illinois?
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.…
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How to Modify Child Support in Illinois
Child support orders rest on circumstances that change over time, and because support does not adjust automatically, changing one takes a formal request to the court. Parents across Lake, McHenry, and Kane counties come to the Law Offices of Lawrence S. Manassa, P.C. to understand how to modify child support in Illinois after a job…
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What to Expect at Your First Divorce Consultation in Illinois
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…
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The Advantages Of Collaborative Divorce
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…
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Questions To Ask When Interviewing Divorce Lawyers
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…