Divorce Lawyers of Chicago

What happens to pets during a divorce?

What happens to pets during a divorce?

Pets are an essential part of the family. They comfort their owners, keep them active, and provide company. Despite their significant role, the law was silent on how to determine what happens to pets in a divorce until recently. Illinois law now encourages divorcing...

Maintenance And Remarriage

How will I know if my ex-spouse gets remarried? In Illinois, when the final Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage includes a provision for maintenance (formerly called alimony), where one spouse provides financial support to the other spouse, there are terminating...

Attorney’s Fees

Section 508 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act allows one party to recover attorney’s fees from the other party if he or she is found to have willfully violated a Court’s order. If the party is representing himself or herself during the...

Pensions And Divorce

In December 2013, Illinois lawmakers approved legislation designed to remedy the underfunded pension system that has contributed to the State of Illinois’ debt problem. This new legislation is to take effect in June 2014, but pending lawsuits may delay the...