Posts Categorized: Divorce Attorney

It’s a new year and new Illinois divorce laws brought significant changes to the available grounds for divorce. Previously, in situations of infidelity, one spouse could file for divorce under the ground of adultery. The individual was then charged with proving that the infidelity occurred in order to receive an order of divorce. As of… Read more »

Traversing the steps of a divorce can prove to be very difficult, especially during and after the holidays. Since many divorces involve children, you may be dealing with the added challenges of an initial separation from your children, as well as your ex-spouse. This time of year is a constant reminder of family members and annual traditions… Read more »

The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) will look a bit different when 2016 arrives. First created in the 1970s, the law was last updated in the 1990s. The upcoming changes reflect today’s society and take a realistic view of the situations that many couples find themselves in when trying to end their… Read more »

One of the state’s most wealthy individuals recently settled a highly publicized divorce case, according to recent reports. As reported in the Chicago Tribune, a billionaire hedge fund manager and his wife first initiated their divorce case over a year ago. Disagreements over a prenuptial agreement, as well as custody and child support disputes, delayed… Read more »