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Fall 2000 - Angel Traub Publishes The John Marshall Law Review Article

January 2008 - Attorneys Traub and Porter Receive Outstanding Service Awards

February 2008 - Chantelle Porter Publishes Article in DCBA Brief

July 2008 - Angel M. Traub and Chantelle Porter Named in DuPage County’s Eight Women to Watch

December 2013 - What Not To Wear To Court Fashion Show

July 2013 - Lombard Family Lawyer Chantelle Porter Named 30th President of DuPage Association of Women Lawyers

October 2013 - Chantelle Porter Honored at ISBA Luncheon

January 2014 - A. Traub & Associates Announces Expansion with New Office

April 2014 - Lombard Law Firm Hires Experienced Criminal Attorney

May 2014 - Lombard Criminal Lawyer Earns 2014 Inspirational Woman Award

June 2014 - Lombard Family Law Firm Relocates and Expands Office

August 2014 - Lombard Family Lawyer Appointed to Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors

February 2015 - Lombard Family Law Attorney Named 2015 Super Lawyer

April 2015 - Margaret O'Connell's 2015 Pro Bono Service Award

February 2016 - Lombard Family Law Firm Announces New Partner

A. Traub & Associates Adds Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to Staff

A. Traub & Associates Moves to New Office in Lombard, Illinois

Attorney Margaret M. O’Connell Runs for Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County

COVID-19 Update

Congratulations to Judge Margaret "Peggy" O'Connell

A. Traub & Associates Moves to a New Office in Arlington Heights, IL

Attorney Chantelle A. Porter of A. Traub & Associates Appointed to Illinois CASA Board

Vax The Kids? A Bitter Dispute For Separated Couples

Divorced Parents Are Clashing Over COVID-19 Vaccines

Divorce attorneys brace for exes battling over kids getting COVID-19 vaccine

Chantelle Porter made an appearance on The Cleopatra’s Riches Podcast Hosted by Martha Adams

Lombard Family Law Firm Promotes Jessica Wollwage-Rymut to Senior Associate Attorney

Lombard Family Law Office Welcomes Partner Attorney Kasia Naugle

Join us on June 3rd to celebrate the installation of Angel M. Traub as DCBA President

College of DuPage Student Stories: Angel Traub

The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Chantelle A. Porter as a Circuit Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit

Family Law Attorney Chantelle Porter Named First Black Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County

DuPage County Family Law Attorney Angel Traub Earns Parenting Coordinator Certification

A. Traub & Associates Have 2 Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers

Lombard Family Law and Estate Planning Law Firm Welcomes New Partner Michael J. Drabant

Lombard Family Law Attorneys at A. Traub & Associates Receive Super Lawyers Distinction for 2024

Can Beneficiaries Challenge a Will in Illinois?

Can I Change My Child Support Order in Illinois?

Common Mistakes to Avoid When Creating a Power of Attorney in Illinois

What Does a Parenting Coordinator in Illinois Do?

Do I Need a Living Will and a Last Will and Testament in My Illinois Estate Plan?

What Is the Difference Between a Civil Union and a Marriage in Illinois?

What Is a Special Needs Trust and How Does It Work in Illinois?

Is Illinois a Community Property State or an Equitable Distribution State?

How Are Wills and Trusts Different in Illinois?

Legal Requirements for an Illinois Surrogacy Contract

How To Choose an Executor for Your Estate in Illinois

The Difference Between a Guardian ad Litem and a Child Representative

What Happens to Jointly Owned Property When I Die in Illinois?

How Can I Adopt My Stepchild Under Illinois Law?

What Are Illinois Financial and Health Care Powers of Attorney?

Divorcing in Illinois When You Have a Disabled Adult Child

Should Singles Consider Estate Planning?

Can My Child Choose Which Parent to Live With in Illinois?

What Happens to Your Debts When You Pass Away in Illinois?

How Does Divorce Affect Medicaid Eligibility in Illinois?

How Can I Finance My Illinois Divorce as a Stay-at-Home Parent?

Do I Need a Payable-on-Death Account in My Illinois Estate Plan?

How Are Social Security Benefits Impacted by Gray Divorce?

What Can Make My Handwritten Will Valid in Illinois?

Why Should My Parenting Time Consider My Children’s Ages?

Three Things Often Overlooked in Estate Planning

How Can I Prove Parental Alienation is Happening to Me?

Two Main Reasons to Avoid Intestacy in Illinois

Should My Ex and I Use Co-Parenting Apps?

What is the Difference Between a Health Care Directive and a Living Will?

How Much Say Do Illinois Kids Have In Their Custody?

3 Reasons Why a Revocable Living Trust Is a Good Idea in Illinois

What is the Difference Between Divorce and Legal Separation?

What is the Step-Up in Basis Rule in Illinois?

Tax Considerations for Estate Planning in Illinois

Why Being Assigned a GAL Is Not Necessarily Cause for Panic

I Was Falsely Accused of Parental Alienation. Now What?

How Is Estate Planning Different for Blended Families?

Parental Disputes Over a Child’s Social Media Use

The Importance of a Digital Estate Plan in Illinois

Serving Divorce Papers on a Spouse Living Abroad Under the Hague Service Convention

Five Things to Do After a Parent Passes Away

Estate Planning During Natural Disasters or Pandemics

How Can a Special Needs Trust Benefit a Loved One?

Can I Get Visitation With a Child Who Is Not Mine in Illinois?

Legal Aspects of Planning Your Own Funeral in Illinois

When Exes Disagree About Homeschooling in Illinois

Business Succession Planning in Illinois Estate Plans

Does Illinois Require a Parent Education Class for Divorcing Parents?

Reasons Why an Illinois Single Parent Should Have an Estate Plan

How to Legally Terminate an Egg Donor Agreement

How Do I Choose an Agent for Medical Power of Attorney?

Can a Court Terminate My Parental Rights in Illinois?

What Is an Estate Plan, and Why Do You Need One?

Can I Continue Living With My Ex After an Illinois Divorce?

Do You Need a Trust if You Have a Will?

Tips for Dividing Your Estate Among Your Heirs

How Can I Get Divorced in Illinois If My Spouse Is Missing?

How Can I Get Sole Custody in an Illinois Divorce?

Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Disabilities

How Can You Challenge an Estate Planning Document?

Things Not to Say in Divorce Mediation

Will My Ex Go to Jail for Not Paying Child Support?

Common Grounds to Contest A Will

What Are the Pros and Cons of Open Adoption?

The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce

Is Mediation the Right Move for My Illinois Divorce?

What Should I Know Before Adopting a Stepchild in Illinois?

Two Reasons to Give Someone Power of Attorney in Illinois

How Does Testamentary Capacity Impact Contested Wills in Illinois?

How Does an Illinois Judge Determine What Is in the Best Interest of the Child?

Is There a Home Study in an Uncontested Adoption in Illinois?

Why Using Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Kits is a Bad Idea

Mistakes to Avoid When Contesting a Will

Power Dynamics in Divorce Mediation Proceedings

Three Signs a Parenting Coordinator is Needed in a Divorce

How an Attorney Assists in Egg Donor Agreements in Illinois

Should I Contest a Will or Forget About It?

Should Single Parents Have an Estate Plan?

Keeping Costs Down When Creating a Complex Estate Plan

Understanding the Basics of Irrevocable Trusts in Illinois

How a Lawyer Can Help You Through an Uncontested Adoption

How Is Child Support Affected by Job Loss in Illinois?

How Long Does It Take to Create an Estate Plan?

Should I Create Both a Will and a Trust for My Estate Plan?

Mistakes That Can Make a Will Legally Non-Binding

Important Considerations for DCFS Adoptions in Illinois

Common Sources of Frustration for Beneficiaries

Understanding Civil Unions in Illinois

How Can I Protect My Parental Rights as a Father in Illinois?

What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?

How Can a Lawyer Help Me in a Contested Documents Case?

What Is a Guardian ad Litem in an Illinois Divorce?

Three Ways a Special Needs Trust May Benefit Your Family

Making Sense of Child Custody Terminology

What Are the Key Aspects of a Power of Attorney in Illinois?

Should I Use a Will and a Trust?

Mediation vs. Litigation, Which is the Right Choice for Your Divorce?

Parenting Plan Tips for Parents Who Work Irregular Hours

Understanding the Significance of Lack of Testamentary Capacity in Contested Wills

I Filled Out a Power of Attorney at the Hospital - is it Enough?

2023 Divorce Statistics You Should Know

Divorce When One Spouse is Pregnant

What Are Temporary Orders in an Illinois Divorce?

When Can Non-Parents File for Visitation Under Illinois Law?

Signs it is Time to Consider a Guardianship for Your Elderly Relative

Termination of Parental Rights in Illinois Adoption Cases

Leaving Money to a Non-Family Caregiver? Read Illinois Law First

What Should I Do If My Child’s Other Parent Is Not Following the Parenting Time Schedule?

How a Special Needs Trust Can Help You Provide for a Child With Cerebral Palsy

Five Ways a Spouse Might Hide Money During a Divorce

Advice for Fathers Going Through a Divorce

What to Know About Beneficiary Representation When an Estate is Being Improperly Handled

Steps to Take as You Prepare for Mediation

What You Need to Know Regarding Contested Wills

My Elderly Loved One is Refusing to Create a Will. What Should I Do?

What is Undue Influence, and How Does it Relate to Estate Planning?

Hiring a Divorce Attorney 101: Red Flags to Be Mindful of When Going Through the Selection Process

Healthy Ways for Adults to Cope with Their Divorce

Understanding the Common Problems that Can Arise During Estate Planning

What Are the Benefits of a Will Over a Trust?

Understanding the Rights of the Father During an Illinois Divorce

Understanding Living Wills and Why They Are Important

What to Know About Contested Documents in Illinois Estate Plans

What to Know About Guardian ad Litems in Illinois

What to Know About the Benefits of a Trust Over a Will

What to Know About Civil Unions in DuPage County

What to Know if You Are a Beneficiary Seeking Legal Counsel

Common Mistakes When Selecting a Divorce Attorney and How to Avoid Them

What Are the Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes?

Ways to Help Your Children Cope with Your Divorce

Understanding Guardianships of Disabled Adults in Illinois

What Unique Challenges Do First-Responders Face During Divorce Proceedings?

What You Need to Know About Special Needs Trusts

What to Know About Pursuing Adoption in Illinois

What Are My Rights as a Father During a Divorce?

What Is a Living Will and Why Are They Important?

The Legal Requirements for Surrogate Pregnancies in Illinois

What You Need to Know When Drafting a Will or Trust in Illinois

Could You Benefit From a Small Estate Affidavit?

Can My Child Take My Last Name After My Divorce Is Finalized?

When Is a Child Old Enough to Decide Which Parent to Live With?

Consider Setting Up a Trust If You Are in One of These Five Situations

The Fives Types of Powers of Attorney in Illinois

If My Ex Leaves Me For Someone Else, Do I Still Have to Pay Alimony?

Four Challenging School Situations You May Run Into After Divorce

Do I Have to Include My Stepchildren In My Illinois Estate Plan?

The Big 4 Benefits of a Trust Over a Will

Is Legal Separation a Good Idea if We Are Not Ready for Divorce?

3 Strategies for Preventing Disputed Documents

If My Name is Not On the Title, Do I Still Get Part of Our House in an Illinois Divorce?

5 Advantages of Planning for Incapacity

How Long Do I Have to Make Alimony Payments in Illinois?

Am I Entitled To Part of Our House in a Divorce if Only My Spouse’s Name is On the Title?

Estate Planning When You Have Minor Children

Tips for Creating a Complete and Comprehensive Estate Plan

What To Expect From a Borderline Spouse During Your Illinois Divorce

Illinois First Responders Face Additional Challenges When Getting Divorced

What to Do if You Suspect Your Relative's Will is Not Valid

What Actually Happens When Someone is Murdered for Their Estate Money

Three Tips for Successful Summer Co-Parenting

Six Tips to Help You Get Through Your Illinois Divorce

What is Testamentary Capacity and Why Does it Matter?

Can an Illinois Divorce Lawyer Represent Both Me and My Spouse?

What Do We Do if Our Divorce Mediation Fails?

4 Ways to Revoke a Will in Illinois

Understanding Estate Planning Terminology in DuPage County

Can Legally Smoking Weed Affect My Rights to See My Child in Illinois?

Estate Planning Tips in High-Conflict Family Situations

4 Reasons Young Adults Should Have an Estate Plan

Is My Spouse’s Inheritance Marital Property in an Illinois Divorce?

Why Estate Planning is Critical for Unmarried Couples

The 2 Parts of a Comprehensive Illinois Estate Plan

Three Unique Co-Parenting Methods for Divorced Parents in Illinois

What Happens to Digital Assets During an Illinois Divorce?

Top 3 Estate Planning Mistakes People Make in DuPage County

How Do Special Needs Trusts Work in DuPage County?

Five Tips for Creating an Illinois Parenting Plan When You Cannot Agree

Avoid These Three Simple Mistakes in Your Illinois Custody Dispute

Using a Prenuptial Agreement to Protect Children from a Previous Marriage

Who Counts as My Child in Illinois Inheritance Law?

What is a "Survivorship Period"?

Is Divorce in Illinois Different for Gay Couples?

What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?

Will Getting Remarried Affect Child Support Payments?

Can I Change My Attorney During a Divorce in Illinois?

When Should I Update My Estate Plan?

Mediation vs. Collaborative Divorce: Is There a Difference?

Estate Planning With High-Value or Complex Assets

Parenting Tips for a Successful School Year After Divorce

Are There Different Types of Powers of Attorney?

Choosing the Right Illinois Divorce Attorney For You

What to Consider When Choosing an Executor for Your Illinois Will

What is a Living Trust in an Estate Plan?

What is the Difference Between Custody, Parental Responsibilities, and Parenting Time in Illinois?

Can I Use an Online Legal Service to Get an Illinois Divorce?

Things to Consider When Writing Your First Will

Can I Adopt My Stepchild in Illinois?

What Is Lack of Testamentary Capacity?

Is Common Law Marriage in Illinois Legal?

What Is Undue Influence in Illinois? Part II

Four Tips for Choosing a Divorce Attorney in Illinois

What Is Undue Influence in Illinois? Part 1

What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Living Will?

How Does Alimony Work in Illinois?

Britney Spears’ Legal Battle with Her Father Puts Court Appointed Guardianships in the Spotlight

Answers to Your FAQs About Modifying Parenting Time in Illinois

Three Estate Planning Strategies to Avoid Probate in Illinois

Five Myths About Property Division in Illinois Divorce

Four Things You Cannot Do Via Will in Your Illinois Estate Plan

Filling the Gaps in Your Illinois Estate Plan

Four Tips for Opening a Conversation About Prenuptial Agreements in Illinois

Four Things to Know About Special Needs Trusts in Illinois

What You Do Not Know About Illinois Paternity Laws Could Hurt You

How Can I Disprove the Alleged Paternity of a Child in Illinois?

Things to Think About When Choosing Your Beneficiaries

Considerations for Creating an Illinois Parenting Plan

Why Would You Choose Divorce Mediation in Illinois?

Using Your Estate Plan to Prevent Sibling Estrangement

Estate Planning Tips for Cohabiting Couples in Illinois

4 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting After Your Illinois Divorce

What You Need to Know About Intestate Succession in Illinois

Understanding Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Living Wills

What Should I Include in an Illinois Pet Trust?

Is a Parenting Marriage a Viable Alternative to Divorce?

Comprehensive Estate Planning Can Prevent Family Disputes

Study Suggests it Can Take Years to Financially Recover from Divorce

Basic But Essential Estate Planning Steps in Illinois

Mitigating the Risk of Heart Disease or Stroke Linked to Divorce

What Happens During the Illinois Probate Process?

4 Common Estate Planning Mistakes in Illinois

What if a Guardian ad Litem Is Assigned to My Child Custody Case?

How to Make the Most of Your Parenting Time After Divorce in Illinois

How Using a Living Trust to Protect Assets Can Benefit You

3 Things to Consider Before Getting Remarried in Illinois

How Can I Contest a Will in Illinois?

Complete Estate Planning: Additional Tools You May Wish to Use

Careful Estate Planning Can Stop Family Fights Before They Start

Can Child Support Be Ordered for College Expenses in Illinois?

Is a Video Will Legally Binding in Illinois?

How Long Will I Receive Spousal Support After My Illinois Divorce?

Keeping the Holidays Enjoyable After Your Illinois Divorce

Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples in Illinois

How Can Divorce Mediation Help With the Division of Assets?

How Does Establishing Paternity Help to Secure a Father’s Rights?

Why You Still Need an Estate Plan, Even if You Do Not Have Children

How to Keep Your Children Out of Your Divorce Conflict

Additional Issues You May Want to Address in Your Parenting Plan

Common Estate Planning Concerns for Single People

How to Maintain Your Mental Health During Your Illinois Divorce

How to Account for Interest Rate Increases in Your Illinois Estate Plan

Can I Receive Spousal or Child Support During the Divorce Process?

Are You Leaving a "Tax Bomb" in Your Illinois Estate Plan?

How Often Do Couples Reconcile After a Legal Separation?

How Can I Choose a Guardian for My Minor Children?

Can I Legally Adopt an Adult in Illinois?

Estate Planning for Divorce and Remarriage

When Can Child Custody Be Challenged in Illinois?

Estate Planning Concerns in the Digital Age

Tips for Maintaining a Relationship With Your Children After Divorce

Why Is DIY Estate Planning Dangerous?

How Can My Illinois Divorce Affect My Toddler?

When Should I Contest a Loved One’s Will?

Can I Create an Estate Plan if My Spouse Will Not Help?

Should We Update Our Illinois Prenuptial Agreement?

Do I Really Need an Estate Plan If I Do Not Own Much?

What Is the Difference Between Adoption and Guardianship in Illinois?

Be Cautious of Trust Mills and Other Estate Planning Scams

Considering Your Children’s Needs in the Division of Marital Property

How to Support Your Children’s Education After an Illinois Divorce

Understanding the Emotional Elements of Trust and Estate Disputes

Establishing a Parenting Plan Through Mediation in Illinois

Why Unmarried Couples Need a Formal Estate Plan in Illinois

How Will Parental Relocation Affect Your Parenting Plan in Illinois?

4 Estate Planning Tips for Keeping Your Money in Your Family

Can Non-Biological Fathers Seek Parental Rights in Illinois?

3 Tips for Preventing Family Fights Over Your Estate Plan

How Does Your Marital Status Impact Your Illinois Estate Plan?

How Can My Social Media Use Affect My Illinois Divorce?

Why Are Liquid Assets Important for Illinois Estate Planning?

Estate Planning Options to Consider During Coronavirus

What Is a Generation-Skipping Trust and How Can It Benefit My Family?

How Do Medical Expenses Affect Child Support in Illinois?

How Can Therapy Medical Records Impact Your Illinois Divorce?

What Is a Pour-Over Will and Do I Need One in Illinois?

Can an Illinois Estate Executor Be Paid?

How to Divorce a Missing Spouse in Illinois

How Can a Testamentary Trust Benefit Me and My Family?

Can I Lose My Parental Responsibilities if I Have a Disability?

Can Substance Abuse Affect Allocation of Parental Responsibilities?

What Should an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement Include?

When Can an Irrevocable Trust Be Revoked?

How Can Digital Property Be Managed Through an Estate Plan?

How Does Unemployment Affect Child Support Payments in Illinois?

Who Gets to Keep the Family Pet Following an Illinois Divorce?

How Can I Disinherit an Heir in Illinois?

Critical Estate Planning Steps You Need to Take After Your Divorce

5 Ways to Manage Your Finances After Your Illinois Divorce

Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families

Can I Leave an Inheritance to My Pet?

How Can Parental Rights Be Terminated in Illinois?

Estate Planning Tools That Are Often Overlooked

What Are the Basics of an LGBTQ Divorce in Illinois?

How Can I Reduce the Chances of My Will Being Challenged After My Death?

What Can Child Support Payments Be Used for in a Divorce?

What if My Child Refuses Parenting Time with My Ex-Spouse?

Addressing Disputed Estate Documents Following a Loved One’s Death

5 Tips for How to Have a Strong Relationship with Your Stepchild

Now May Be the Right Time to Consider Appointing a Medical Power of Attorney

How Can Coronavirus Affect Parental Responsibilities in Illinois?

What Is the Role of an Executor in Estate Planning?

Should I Change My Last Name After My Illinois Divorce?

Obtaining Guardianship of a Spouse With Dementia in Illinois

5 Tips for Telling Your Children You Are Getting a Divorce

How a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Order Differs from Other Advance Directives

More Than Just Money: Beneficiary Responsibilities and Who Receives Them

How Are Parental Rights Established for an Unmarried Couple?

When Does a Living Will Go into Effect?

How Can Forensic Accounting Help in My Illinois Divorce?

Can I Leave an Inheritance to My In-Home Caregiver?

How Can Psychological Experts Affect Illinois Child Custody Cases?

5 Common Questions About Financial Planning Before an Illinois Divorce

DIY Estate Planning Can Lead to Major Mistakes

How Can I Collect Past-Due Child Support in Illinois?

The Basics of Estate Planning in Illinois

Tips for Deciding Between a Legal Separation and a Divorce in Illinois

Providing for a Disabled Child Through a Special Needs Trust

What Restrictions Apply to Parental Relocations in Illinois?

How Can A Power of Attorney for Health Care Help Me?

How Does a Long-Distance Parenting Plan Work in an Illinois Divorce?

Reasons to Challenge a Loved One’s Will

Four Things You Should Know About Adult Guardianships in Illinois

What Is the Process for Adopting a Stepchild in Illinois?

Why Is Establishing Paternity Important in Illinois?

What Documents Do I Need When a Loved One Dies?

Testamentary Capacity Concerns for Loved Ones with Dementia

How Can a Stay-at-Home Parent Prepare for Divorce in Illinois?

What Are My Legal Rights as a Surrogate Mother in Illinois?

Three Tips for Preventing Identity Theft After the Death of Loved One

Selecting the Right Executor for Your Estate

3 Tips for Preventing a Contentious Divorce in Illinois

Why Do I Need a Holiday Parenting Plan in My Illinois Divorce?

Open Communication Now Can Prevent Estate Disputes Later

Have You Considered Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan?

How to Handle Common Setbacks in an Illinois Divorce Case

Three Signs That Your Child is Struggling With Your Illinois Divorce

What You Should Know About Incentive Trusts

How Should I Choose My Heirs and Beneficiaries?

4 Common Sources of Conflict for Divorcing Spouses in Illinois

4 Ways to Reduce the Likelihood of a Will Contest After Your Death

Fostering a Healthy Road to Healing After Your Illinois Divorce

The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan After a Divorce

3 Tips for Handling a Contested Divorce in Illinois

Providing for the Care of Your Children in Your Will

Tips for Understanding Child Support Income Sharing Guidelines

How Can Unwed Fathers Protect Their Parental Rights?

What Happens If I Die Without an Estate Plan?

Why Your Family Should Be Involved in Your Estate Planning Decisions

What Are My Options for Enforcing Child Support in My Illinois Divorce?

What Basic Rights Do Adoptive Parents Have in Illinois?

Four Reasons to Have an Estate Plan That Are Not All About Money

How a Simple Provision in Your Will Could Protect Your Loved Ones’ Eligibility for Aid Programs

Your Divorce Agreement Could Create Estate Planning Obligations

Who is the Legal Parent in Egg Donation Cases?

What Happens When You Pass Away Without a Will?

When Can I Adjust My Parenting Plan?

Facing a Serious Health Issue? Consider a Power of Attorney for Health Care

Comparing Wills and Trusts: Which is Right for You?

How Do I Know If My Loved One Needs a Legal Guardian?

How Does Remarriage Affect Child Support Payments in Illinois?

How Can I Obtain Child Support if I Am Unmarried in Illinois?

Can I Get Financial Help With My Adoption?

Defining Incapacitation With Regard to Estate Planning

What are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation?

Mistakes to Avoid in Your Parenting Hearing

What Is a Durable Power of Attorney?

Should You Consider a Pet Trust for Your Furry Companions?

Tips for Estate Planning with an Uncooperative Spouse

Summer: Wedding Season or Divorce Season?

Understanding the Purpose of Probate

Beware of Trust Mills and Similar Estate Planning Scams

What is an Adoption Home Study and How Can I Prepare?

Consider Using a Trust to Manage Your Estate

Common Parenting Schedules to Take into Consideration

Getting Married This Summer? Be Sure to Address These Estate Planning Concerns

What Is Child Relocation in Illinois and How Can I Get It Approved?

Comparing Estate Planning to Insurance

Legal Guardianship of a Disabled Adult

How to Be a Stepparent – Legally and Emotionally

Questions to Ask Yourself Before Filing for Divorce

Most Common Estate Planning Misunderstandings

The Pros and Cons of Adult Guardianship

Consider Using an Advance Directive to Plan for Your Future

How to Transition into Two Homes During Divorce

Choosing the Right Person to Be Your Power of Attorney

What Do Low-Divorce States Have In Common?

What to Do If You Think Your Loved One Was Forced into Signing Their Will

Does Empty Nest Syndrome Cause Divorce?

Am I Wealthy Enough for an Estate Plan?

Paying for College as a Divorced Parent

How is Child Support Calculated in Illinois?

Why You Should Consider Hiring an Estate Planning Professional for Your Will

Eliminating Same-Sex Discrimination Within Adoption Agencies in Illinois

A Primer on Trusts for Estate Planning

Including Your Caregiver in Your Estate Plan

Considerations for Pets in Your Estate Plans

Remarrying Your Ex-Spouse: What to Consider Beforehand

What Does an Executor Do for the Estate?

How to Parent from a Distance After Divorce

What You Should Know About No-Contest Clauses

What are the Most Common Reasons for Divorce?

Special Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families

Child Support in Illinois: Determining Payment Amounts

Be Wary of Estate Planning Scams

What Types of Adoption Are There?

How to Help Your Aging Parents with Their Estate Plans

Military Pension Law Affects Military Personnel and Former Spouses

The Most Compelling Reasons to Write a Will

What is Emotional Abuse and How Do You Escape an Abusive Relationship?

How to Choose Your Power of Attorney

Presumed Parentage and Establishing Paternity in Illinois

Estate Planning and Guardianship Considerations

Second Parent Adoption: A Common Option for Same-Sex Couples

Common Reasons People Procrastinate About Estate Planning

Stepparent Rights Before and After a Divorce

The Dangers of Dying Without an Estate Plan in Place

Pets and Divorce: Including the Puppy in the Prenup

Estate Planning Is Not Just About Wills

Blended Families: How to Adjust After Remarrying

Understanding “Undue Influence” in Estate Planning

Is Adultery Illegal, and How Does it Affect Divorce Cases?

Review and Update Your Estate Plans Every December to Ensure Accuracy

Estate Planning: The Importance of Customizing Your Plans

Understanding the Role of the Executor

The Process of Adoption By a Stepparent

The Holidays Could Be the Time to Talk With Your Family About Your Estate Plan

How Illinois Law Defines Different Types of Guardianship

Is an Incentive Trust Right for Your Estate Plan?

Getting Divorced from an Unfaithful Spouse

Reviewing Your Will After Your Divorce

Remarriage with Children: Your Role as a Stepparent

Emotionally-Charged Estate Planning Questions Are Difficult but Necessary

In Contemplation of Marriage: How to Handle the Marital Home During a Divorce

Looking After Pets in Your Estate Plan

Protecting Yourself Financially During a Divorce

Should I Assign Assets in My Estate Plan Equally or Fairly?

How to Handle a Surprise Divorce Filing

Having an Estate Plan Can Secure Your Family’s Future

The Potential Impact of Social Media on Your Divorce

Life Changes That Should Make You Review Your Estate Plan

What You Should Know About Equitable Distribution

A Will or a Living Trust: Which Is Right For You?

Spousal Maintenance and the Division of Marital Property

Estate Planning When Your Spouse Is Hesitant to Participate

The Race to the Courthouse: Does Filing First Matter in Divorce?

How a No-Contest Clause Can Strengthen and Protect Your Will

What You Need to Know About Jurisdiction After a Relocation With Your Child

Include Your Family in Your Estate Planning Discussions

Should I Move Out Before Filing for Divorce?

Can I Write a Handwritten Will?

Should You Change Your Name After Getting Divorced?

Accounting for Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan

Should You Ask for Spousal Support in Your Divorce?

Choosing the Right Executor of Your Will

Coping with Divorce: Five Strategies Suggested by Experts

Key Estate Planning Documents That Are Often Overlooked

The Basics of a Stepparent Adoption

What You Should Know About Living Trusts

Talking with Your Children About a Remarriage

Undue Influence by a Beneficiary Can Invalidate a Will

Is It Possible for Me to Have Sole Custody of My Child After a Divorce?

How a Special Needs Trust Can Protect a Disabled Loved One

Finding Hidden Assets After Your Divorce Is Finalized

Important Estate Planning Tasks for Newlyweds

Divorced Fathers in Illinois Have Little Parenting Time, According to Recent Study

What to Expect if Your Loved One Dies Without a Will

What to Do If Your Spouse Is Purposely Wasting Assets During Your Divorce

The Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Illinois

How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan, Part 4: Beneficiary Designations

How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan, Part 3: Powers of Attorney

Dissipation of Marital Assets: Knowing When Your Marriage is Breaking Down

How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan, Part 2: Trusts

Avoid These Mistakes During a High Net Worth Divorce

How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan, Part 1: Wills

Sharing Important Decisions Regarding Your Child

Clarifying the Purpose of Probate

Does My Child Get a Say During Custody Proceedings?

How to Choose the Executor of Your Will

Understanding the Changes to Illinois Spousal Support Laws

How to Seek Guardianship of a Disabled Loved One

How Second Parent Adoption Can Benefit Same-Sex Couples

Estate Planning Fatigue May Prevent Some From Taking Necessary Steps

Unique Divorce Considerations for Wives Who Make More Money Than Their Husbands

The Basics of Guardianship for a Disabled Adult

Living Separate and Apart Prior to Divorce

Top Four Reasons Most Americans Do Not Have an Estate Plan

Divorce Advice for Women

Why You Should Consider Advance Healthcare Directives

Unique Co-Parenting Methods for Divorced Parents

Estate Planning Tips for All Ages, Part Two; Older Adults

How Can Illinois Grandparents Obtain Custody of Their Grandchildren?

Estate Planning Tips for All Ages, Part One; Younger Adults

Adultery as Grounds for Divorce

What to Do If You Think Your Loved One’s Will Is Fraudulent

Young Couples Face Unique Divorce Challenges

Communication Key to Preventing Caregiver Misunderstandings

The Unexpected Positive Effects of Divorce on Children

Beware of Online DIY Wills and Trusts

How to Survive a High-Conflict Divorce

Avoid These Costly Estate Planning Pitfalls

Poor Money Management Often Leads to Divorce

How Younger Parents Can Benefit from Estate Planning

Understanding Durable Powers of Attorney

Who Gets the Children If the Worst Happens?

Five Tips to Minimize Inheritance Disputes

What You Need to Know About Parental Alienation

What Can Make a Will Invalid?

Are You Are Married to an Addict?

What Is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will?

New Year’s Resolutions for Separated Couples

Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples

This Factor May Make Your Partner More Likely to Cheat

Estate Planning End-of-the-Year Checklist

Estate Planning for Blended Families

Spousal Support Simplified

Can I File a Will Contest?

Dealing with School Struggles as a Divorced Parent

What Does an Executor Do?

Why Do Women Usually Initiate Divorce?

Keep Your Living Will Up to Date

Study: Parents of Teen Girls More Likely to Divorce

What You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages, Part 2

Out of State Relocation and Child Custody

What You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages, Part 1

Could There Be a Genetic Component to Divorce?

New Federal Law Aimed at Protecting Seniors

New Child Support Law Now in Effect

Understanding Powers of Attorney

Preparing Your Home for Comfortable, Safe Aging

Unique Considerations in a Military Divorce

Second Parent Adoption

Estate Planning and the Five Stages of Grief

What Is Divorce By Publication?

Communication Is Key in Estate Planning

Adopting an Abandoned or Deserted Child

Text Messages Can Interfere with Family Law Matters

A Living Will Can Address Quality of Life Questions

Is a No-Contest Clause Right For You?

The Readoption of Foreign-Born Children

The Four Elements of Estate Planning

An Overview of Illinois Guardianships

The Challenges of High Net Worth Divorce

Review Your Estate Plan Following a Divorce

Making Funeral Arrangements in Advance Can Save Your Family Money and Heartache

How Divorce Can Negatively Affect Women

Common Mistakes People Make With DIY Estate Planning

Guardianship for Disabled Adults in Illinois

Digital Estate Planning Concerns

Protecting the Rights of Unmarried Fathers

When Should You Draft a Will?

Parenting Time Interference Presents Problems

Alternative Methods of Divorce

Parental Rights and the Illinois Adoption Act

Common Estate Planning Mistakes

Issues Facing LGBTQ Families Today

Using Pet Trusts to Care for Your Furry Friends

When a Divorce Agreement Is Rejected by the Court

Insurance Dedicated Funds May Help Avoid Certain Taxes

Keeping Assets of Sentimental Value Following a Divorce

How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan

Reinstating Parental Rights In Illinois

The Differences Between a Living Will and a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order

Domestic Violence Can Affect Parenting Time

Choosing an Executor, Agent, or Trustee

What You Need to Know About Guardianship in Illinois

Understanding Probate and Whether You Should Avoid It

Dos and Don'ts of Prenuptial Agreements

The Effects of Retirement on Spousal Support

Preventing Disputes Over Sentimental Assets

Understanding Marital Misconduct

Guardianship for a Disabled Adult Child

Handwritten Wills and Handwritten Changes to Wills

Determining Parental Fitness in Illinois

Changing Your Estate Plan to Account for Your Divorce

Child Abandonment in Illinois

Pro Se Divorce: Should You Divorce Without a Lawyer?

Donating Your Body to Science

The Dangers of Taking Divorce Too Lightly

Give Your Family a Voice Not a Vote Regarding Your Estate Plan

Keeping Divorce Stress Under Control

Estate Planning Can Promote Family Unity

Hidden Assets and Forensic Accounting

Divorce Tips for a Stay-at-Home Parent

Selecting Your Beneficiaries

How Personality Changes Over Time

Debunking Estate Planning Myths, Continued

Postnuptial Agreements for Stay-at-Home Parents

Debunking Estate Planning Myths

Helping Your Children Manage a Divorce

Mediation Could Help Protect Your Children

Should You Contest Your Loved One’s Will?

When to Date Again After Divorce

Why Do We Put Off Estate Planning?

Protecting Your Children During Divorce

The Basics of Trusts in Estate Planning

Protecting Your Finances in Marriage: Beware of Gold Diggers

How to Include Your Caregiver in Your Will

Divorce and Moving Out of Illinois

Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce

Protecting the Rights of Fathers

Selecting an Executor for Your Estate

Understanding Cohabitation Agreements

Unique Concerns in Gray Divorces

Special Needs Trusts Protect Assistance Eligibility

Getting Divorced? Do Not Forget About Your Estate Plan

Modifying an Existing Support Order

Choosing Your Power of Attorney

Divorce and the Family Pets

Homework Concerns for Children of Divorce

Five Difficult Questions That Highlight the Need for Estate Planning

The Problem of Hidden Assets in Divorce

Your Rights to Receive or Refuse Death-Delaying Procedures

Racing to the Courthouse: Does Filing for Divorce First Matter?

A Simple Clause Can Protect Your Heirs’ Eligibility for Assistance Programs

The Importance of Following a Parenting Plan

Changes Coming to Illinois Child Support Law

Periodically Review and Update Your Estate Plan

Three Reasons to Consider Adoption in 2017

Undue Influence Can Invalidate Estate Planning Documents

Trouble at School; How Failing Grades Can Affect Your Support Obligation

What Divorce Means for Your Health Insurance

Protecting Your Children’s Interests in Your Will

Do Not Let Holiday Shopping Affect Your Ability to Pay Child Support

Establishing Paternity Offers Benefits to a Child

Using a Trust May Limit the Reach of Probate

Dealing with Visitation Interference and Other Child-Related Problems After Divorce

Choosing Where to File Your Divorce

Prince’s Estate Suing Streaming Service Over Music Rights

Changes in Your Child’s Needs May Affect Child Support Obligations

Your Living Will and Your Quality of Life

The Basics of Spousal Support in Illinois

Blocking Your Ex From Moving Out of State With Your Child

Caring for Your Furry Friends Through a Pet Trust

What Is the Estate Tax?

The Basics of Equitable Distribution in Illinois

How Does Divorce Really Affect Children?

Remarrying in Your Golden Years

A No-Contest Clause Could Help Solidify Your Will

Protecting Your Child From an Alcoholic Parent

Adopting Your Stepchild in Illinois

Is Your Prenuptial Agreement Unfair?

Estate Planning in the 21st Century: Digital Assets and Social Media Accounts

Important Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney

Parental Alienation: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?

Four Reasons for Estate Planning That Have (Almost) Nothing to Do With Money

Reasons for Limiting Parenting Time

Does It Pay to Work Past Age 65?

Keeping the Divorce Process Amicable

Angry Texts and Emails Can Affect Your Parenting Time

The Power of a Special Needs Trust

Same-Sex Couples Encouraged to Consider Adoption, Foster Care

Potential Positives in Your Divorce

What Kind of Powers are Granted to My Health Care Power of Attorney Agent?

Summer and Winter Divorce Seasons

Cohabitation Agreements in Illinois

Which Advance Directive Options are Best for You?

A New Understanding of Child Custody and Visitation

Two Estate Planning Tools That Offer Protection for Your Disabled Loved One

Does Your Parenting Plan Need a Change?

Study Finds Divorce Rate Higher for Husbands Who Do Not Work Full-Time

Potential Roadblocks for Beneficiaries Attempting to Exercise Their Rights

Does Your Child’s Opinion Matter in a Custody Proceeding?

The Changing American Family

Do You Really Have Grounds for Contesting a Will?

Shared Parenting Time and the Right of First Refusal

Stay-at-Home Moms at a High Risk for Lifelong Poverty after Divorce

Trust Planning: The Purpose of a Trust and How to Choose a Trustee

Despite Better Laws, Parenting Rights of Fathers Are Still Lacking in Illinois

The Advantages of a Living Will in Protecting Your Interests

What Can Divorce Mediation Do for Your Family?

Getting Divorced More Likely Than Being Widowed

Power of Attorney for Property Basics in Illinois

Facing a Layoff? Request a Child Support Order Modification Right Away

Pension and Retirement Assets Are Usually Marital Property

Non-Parent Visitation Guidelines Following Divorce

Consider Your Reasons for Relocation

Cooperating With a Guardian ad Litem

Including the Right of First Refusal in Your Parenting Plan

No-Fault Divorce in Illinois Has Never Been Faster

Divorce Is Not a Competition

How Do Divorcing Parents Benefit From Parent Education?

Calculating Your Spousal Support Obligations

Child Support Orders and the 20 Percent Modification Rule

Mediation Is Not Always the Best Path

Cook County Judge Hits Employer With $2.3 Million in Child Support Penalties

Before You Hit Send: The Potential Danger of Text Messages

Rebutting the Presumption of Parentage

The Growing Problem of Financial Infidelity

Communication With Your Children During Your Divorce

Does Venue Matter in an Illinois Divorce?

Denying the Other Parent Access to Your Child

New App to Help Parents With Child Support, Sharing Expenses

Limiting Spousal Maintenance Could Be Ultimately Beneficial for Women

I Changed My Mind; Can a Finalized Divorce Be Vacated?

Grandparents and Visitation in Illinois

Differences Between Guardianship and Adoption in Illinois

Effective Co-Parenting Requires Dedication and Cooperation

Illinois Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Pet Visitation

Securing Your Rights Begins with Establishing Paternity

Plan for Your Child’s College Expenses in Divorce

Negotiating an Equitable Property Settlement

Your Ex Is Getting Remarried, Now What?

Taxes, Children, and Divorce

Signs of Emotional Abuse in Your Relationship

Can You Win at Mediation?

Tips for Helping a Friend Going Through a Divorce

College Savings Plans and Divorce

Fighting in Front of the Kids

Updated Statute Presumes Parental Cooperation

Dealing with Debts after Divorce

Lifestyle Clauses in Prenuptial Agreements

New Law Looks to Expedite the Divorce Process

The Other Parent Is a Still a Parent

Is an Uncontested Divorce Right for You?

Phubbing Could Be Killing Your Marriage

Instead of Paying Child Support, He Bought Christmas Gifts

Going Through a Divorce This Holiday Season?

A New Approach to Parental Responsibilities

Special Issues in Illinois High Net-Worth Divorce Cases

You Cannot Forfeit Your Child’s Right to Child Support

A Negotiated Divorce Agreement Helps Make Life Easier

Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Amicable Divorce

Dividing Intellectual Property in an Illinois Divorce

The Awarding of Spousal Maintenance in Illinois

Safe Haven Law: Infant’s Tragic Death Was Unnecessary

Do You Qualify for a Joint Simplified Divorce?

Know the Four Types of Divorce

#divorceselfie: The New Staying Together for the Kids

Adoption in Illinois

What Needs to Happen After a Divorce

Divorce Advice That May Do More Harm Than Good

Child Representation: Attorney for the Child and the Child Representative

Baby Before Marriage No Longer Increases Divorce Risk

Illinois Eliminates At-Fault Divorce

Dating After Divorce: Consider the Children

Understanding the Potential Impact of Social Media

Child Representation: The Guardian ad Litem

How Does Annulment Work in Illinois?

Illinois Child Removal Laws Changing

Be Wary of Dating During Divorce

A Prenuptial Agreement Can Protect Your Children’s Inheritance Rights

Homework for Children with Two Homes

We Are Getting Divorced and My Spouse Is Spending All Our Money!

My New Spouse Wants to Adopt My Children

"Life is Short" but He May Be Telling the Truth

Moving In with a New Partner May Terminate Spousal Maintenance Eligibility

Property Division in Divorce: I Get Half of Everything, Right?

Separation Requirement Reduced for No-Fault Divorce

Harmful and Helpful Technological Impacts During Divorce

Considering a Divorce in Illinois? Important Questions to Ask Yourself

Right of First Refusal for Child Custody Cases

The Dangers of Verbal Agreements in Divorce Proceedings

Related Adoption: Family First

New Law Would Eliminate At-Fault Divorce

What to do After Separation but Prior to Divorce

Parental Communication in Custody and Visitation Arrangements

Filing for Divorce: Does it Matter Who Files First?

Prenuptial Agreements: Share the Love and Protect the Future

Denial of Paternity in Illinois

Helping Your Teen Deal with Your Divorce

He Stopped Following Our Divorce Agreement

Am I Entitled to Visitation as a Grandparent?

Do My Child’s Wishes Matter in a Custody Case?

Division of Property Continued: Equitable Distribution

Division of Property: What are Marital Assets?

Choosing a Mediator for Your Divorce

Reasons Your Prenuptial Agreement May Not Be Valid

Parental Alienation: What Are My Options?

Be Wary of Informal Custody Agreements

Do You Know What Reason to State for Your Divorce?

Spousal Support Laws in Illinois Permit Fixed-Term Maintenance

He Is Not Paying Child Support; What Can I Do?

Should You Change Your Name Back after Divorce?

Your Responsibilities in the Divorce Process

Romantic Comedies May Stave Off Divorce

Study Suggests Divorce Can Actually Improve Life Satisfaction

Moving Out of State With Your Child

Mediation and Divorce: A Lower Stress Alternative

Working Through Child Visitation Issues

Study Finds Low Divorce Rate among Medical Professionals

Child Support Modification to Meet Evolving Needs

Couples May Find Security in Postnuptial Agreements

Calculating Your Child Support Obligation in Illinois

A Prenuptial Agreement May be Right for You

Irreconcilable Differences and No-Fault Divorce in Illinois

Three Possible Divorce Benefits for Women

Impending Divorce and the Kiss of Death for Relationships

A Look at the Rising Rate of Remarriage

Dealing With False Domestic Violence Allegations

Reasons to Consider a Divorce Attorney

Oscar-Winning Men May Be More Prone to Divorce

Expert Suggests Equal Shared Custody May Not Be Ideal

Group Works to Educate about Safe Haven Law

Hiding Assets: Warning Signs He Might Be Keeping Secrets

Weight Gain after Divorce More Likely for Men

New Research Disputes Falling Divorce Rate

The Changing Landscape of Illinois Spousal Maintenance

Amendment to Illinois Adoption Act Broadens Adoptee Accessibility of Information

People Suffering from Mental Disorders Have Higher Divorce Rate

Child Custody Modification In DuPage County

Learning the Language of Adoption: Advice from the AAP and the DCFS

New Year's Resolution: Divorced Parent Pledge

The Changing Face Of Marriage Dissolution

Divorce Stress Linked to Hair Loss in Women

Hidden Assets Hurt the Divorce Process

Study Finds Link Between Bad Marriage and Bad Heart

Many States Fail to Make the Grade in Shared Child Custody Statutes

Post-Divorce Check List

Hold on Tight: Tips for Surviving the Holidays as a Blended Family

The Power Within Marriage: Tips for Maintaining a Balanced Marriage

Divorce By Publication

How Do Teens Handle Parents' Divorce?

Protecting Inheritances in Divorce

Establishing Joint Custody Routines to Ease Split-Family Tensions

Birth Parents: Surviving the Emotional Complexities of Adoption

Illinois Right of First Refusal

What is the Cost of Adoption?

Money Topics Engaged Couples Should Discuss

Three Cs Of Mediation

Child Support Basics in Illinois

Legal Issues Parents of Children Born Out-of-Wedlock May Face

What Happens to the Children when Same-Sex Families Break Up?

The Breakdown of Communication Does Not Necessarily Dominate Divorce

Study: Wedding Sticker Shock May Contribute to America’s Alarming Divorce Rate

Protecting Yourself Against Financial Threats in Divorce

Equitable Property Division in Illinois Divorce

Declining Illinois Unemployment Numbers: Promising News for Marriages

The Benefits of Divorce

Research: Divorce May Lead to Depressive Episodes

Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage: Illinois Linguistics of Filing for Divorce

Tips for Getting Along with a Co-Parent

When Divorce Effects on Children Leads to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice

Things to Consider when Getting Remarried at or near Retirement Age

Signs Your Marriage May be in Trouble

The Benefits of an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement

The Hague Convention and Illinois Adoption

New Study Says Daughters Do Not Cause Divorce

Third Time a Charm? Confronting the Challenges of Consecutive Marriages

Study Indicates Women with More Education than Husbands Not at Higher Risk of Divorce

Domestic Violence Victims and Divorce

How Divorce Affects Children

Co-Parenting after Divorce: Joint Custody Arrangements on the Rise

Establishing Parental Bonds: Divorced Illinois Fathers Seek Legal Equality

Steps to Take to Protect Yourself Financially During Divorce

Dating After Divorce: How to Inform Your Kids About Your Decision to Begin Dating

How Flexing Your Funny Bone Could Save Your Marriage

The New Trend of Social Media Clauses in Prenups

Is Cold Feet a Sign of Future Divorce?

Is Adoption Right for Me? Trusting Your Answers and an Experienced Illinois Adoption Attorney

How to Choose the Right Divorce Attorney for You

The Perils of DIY Online Divorce

Assistance Available for all Illinois Family Members of Divorce

Cohabitation Before Marriage: Setting the Ground Rules

New Study Show Significant Increase in Shared Custody Awards over Past Two Decades

Should You Go Back to Your Maiden Name after Divorce?

The Dreaded Divorce Papers: The Process for Serving Your Spouse in Illinois

Divorce and Your Illinois Marital Home: Your Two Options Under State Law

Study Reveals Kids’ Interpersonal Skills and Math Scores Affected by Divorce

Tips on Avoiding Financial Mistakes During a Divorce

New Trends in Adoption: For All the Right Reasons

Changing Views on Adultery and Divorce: Are We Ready?

What Parents Should Share with Children During a Divorce

Stopping Spousal Support Payments

How to Agree to Disagree with Your Ex’s Parenting Style

Can’t Agree on Property Division? Consider a Divorce Yard Sale

Half of Internationally Adopted Children Born in Asia

Keeping Discipline on an Even Keel: Finding a Balance for Adoptive Parents

Infidelity: A Leader in the Divorce Blame Game

New Study Links Social Media to Infidelity and Divorce

Complaining about Your Ex Publicly Could Affect Your Divorce Settlement

Initiating Divorce: Who Makes the Call?

The Perils of Adoption: Advice for Prospective Parents

Same Channel Different Time: Quick Tips for Remarrying Your Ex

The University of Pittsburgh Weighs in on Challenges of Divorce

New Research Shows Living Together Doesn’t Lead to Divorce

Sibling Visitation Rights in Illinois

Will Divorce Isolate Your Children?

Disability, Divorce and a Dependable Illinois Divorce Attorney

Top Ten Countries Achieving Medal Status in Divorce

Longer Deployments May Lead to Divorce

Legal Alternatives to Assuming Guardianship of a Disabled Adult in Illinois

A Post Marital Agreement Could Save Your Marriage

The Quiet Addiction: When a Divorce Attorney may be your Ace in the Hole

Common Predictors of Divorce

The Divorce Season: January through March

Marital Myths: Breaking Traditional Marital Laws to Ensure Everyday is Valentine’s Day

Along for the Ride: Illinois Attorneys Helping Clients Navigate the Emotional Divorce Roller Coaster

Adopting From Illinois DCFS

Is Your Spouse Hiding Assets?

Three Terms to Know in an Illinois Divorce

How to Have a Healthy Divorce

Mapping Your Marital Future: Tips for Discussing a Prenuptial Agreement

Dating and the Male Divorcee: Tips for the Dreaded First Date

Divorce and Downsizing: Tips for Making the Move

Divorce and Your Health Care: Your Legal Rights

Legal Separation as a Step to Divorce

Reasons to Litigate a Divorce rather than Mediate

Fear of Being Alone Stalls Divorce

Financial Infidelity Can Lead To Divorce

Surviving the Holidays After a Divorce

What Are the Differences Between Adoption, Foster Care, and Guardianship?

Harsh Consequences May Loom for Online Adoption Agencies Soliciting in Illinois

New Law Allows Gambling Earnings to Be Taken to Pay Child Support

Joint Custody in Illinois

More Grandparents are Raising their Grandchildren

Who Keeps Family Pet after a Divorce?

Choosing a Guardian for Your Children

Are You a Victim of Parental Alienation?

Coping With Divorce PTSD and Anxiety

Post-Divorce Online Dating Tips

Factors that Challenge the Longevity of Marriage

Prenuptial Agreements Now More Widely Used

Virginia Couple Illustrates Challenges of Adoption For Same-Sex Couples

Postnuptial Agreements in Illinois

Common Paternity Testing Concerns

New Study Links Marital Bliss and DNA

Avoiding Passive Aggressive Behavior can Help Your Marriage

Options for Expanding your Family

Dating as a Single Parent

Paternity Testing

Antidepressant Use Increases Before Divorce

Victim Sues State After Rapist Files for Visitation Rights

Judge Rules in Woman with Down Syndrome’s Favor in Guardianship Battle

New Concept in Wedlock: The "Wedlease"

Pentagon Announces Same-Sex Spouse Benefits

Poor Communication Skills are the #1 Predictor of Divorce

Divorce Dos and Don’ts for Parents

Summer Months a Strain for Children of Divorce

Cohabitating Agreements Offer Protection for Unwed Couples

Federal Judge Cites International Treaty in Custody Battle

How to get Back on Your Feet After Divorce

Domestic Violence: the Basics

Divorce Can Literally Break Your Heart

Immigration, Naturalization, and Divorce

Emotional Affairs Count as Cheating

How to Prepare for Divorce as a Stay at Home Spouse

Announcing Your Divorce via Social Media: is it Tacky or Practical

Don't Let Divorce Damage Your Health

Children's Questions About Divorce

Social Service Agencies offer Expanded Services for Domestic Violence Victims

How to Get Insurance Coverage after Divorce

Child Custody in Illinois

Recovered Addict Adopts her own Children

Claiming Social Security Benefits After Divorce

All About Emancipation

Church’s Impact on Children of Divorce

Avoid Common Divorce Pitfalls

Common Issues During a Litigated Divorce

Spousal Maintenance in Illinois

What Legally Defines Parenthood?

Five Ways Divorce Could Affect your Finances

Closed Divorce Cases for the Rich and Famous

Requirements for Divorce in Illinois

Mediation Basics

The Process of Divorce

Legal Grounds for Divorce in Illinois

Divorce Property Distribution in Illinois

New Bill Could Change Divorce in Illinois

What Moms Should Know About Divorce

The Hidden Costs of Divorce

Divorce Showers – Will They Become Tradition Too?

Signs of an Abuser

The Process of Divorce

Day after Valentine’s Day began busiest divorce season

Prenup Thrown Out in Landmark Divorce Case

Protecting your Business before a Divorce

Parenting with an Ex | Lombard Divorce Attorney

Prenuptial Agreement Between Millionaire and Wife Thrown Out

Judge asked to Order DNA Test for Michael Jordan

Divorce Rate in Golden Years has Doubled

Post Valentine’s Day Divorce Season | Illinois Divorce Attorney

May Trial for Kardashian-Humphries Divorce

Kobe Bryant’s Divorce could cost $1.36 million a month

Middle-Aged Divorces Initiated by Women

Whether to Keep the House in the Divorce

Divorce Not An Option After 80 Years Together

Divorce – How to Assess Property Settlements

Husband’s Close Relationship with In-Laws Decreases Risk of Divorce

Incompatible Drinking Habits Linked to Divorce

Divorced Couples Can Still Work Together

Dual Citizenship and Divorce

How to Date a Divorcee

Filing Your Income Taxes When You’re Getting Divorced

Children of Divorce Less Likely to Attend Church as Adults

Kobe and Vanessa Reconcile

A child's role in divorce

Ashton Kutcher Divorces Demi Moore after Six Years of Marriage

Divorce Rate Increasing for over 60-Year-Olds

Are Children Really Affected by Divorce?

Custody battle: children's online footprint

Ashton Kutcher- Divorcing and Dating

Divorce and Depression

Reasons to Wait until January to Divorce

Dealing with Divorce during the Holiday Season

Keep your Business together after divorce

Christmas for the divorced

A hardworking wife could mean you're headed for divorce, study suggests.

Former Bulls Great Ordered to Pay Child Support

How to Make Holidays Happy When You Are a Single Parent

Interstate enforcement issue highlighted by Florida and Illinois case

Interstate Child Support Case Results in Overpayment by Father

Electronic Communications Ease Tensions After Parents Split

The Ease of Proving Infidelity Through Technology

Women can lose health insurance coverage through divorce

Requirements for Fault & No-Fault Divorce in Illinois

Wife of Cicero Town President Files for Divorce

Who gets Custody of a Pet after a Divorce?

Missing for a Week, Mother Says She "Just Needed to Get Away"

Taking Lessons from the Boomer Generation

Ronnie Wood Divorce Results in Auction of Rolling Stones Memorabilia

Donald Trumps Bombshell News Expected to be Past Divorce Plans for First Family

The Use of Different Grounds for Divorce

Baby Boomers Want More from Their Marriages These Days

Divorce for Mentally Disabled More Easier in the Future

Illinois Opens Door for Divorce for Mentally Disabled

States That Allow Same-Sex Marriage Have Lower Divorce Rates

Sitting Michigan Trial Judge Faces Paternity Suit by Flint Attorney

Ex-Wife of Ex-LA Dodgers Owner Asks Court to Reopen 2010 Divorce Settlement

Premarital Agreements in Illinois

Basics Of Custodial Rights

A Stepparent Can Also Petition For Custody

Childless Couples Divorcing More Than Those With Children?

What’s Mine is Not Yours

Divorce and Kids

Cohabitation—Better for Marriage or Divorce?

Is Your Husband Trying to Hide Assets in Your Divorce Settlement?

Australian Divorce Award Brings New Meaning to the Word Dirty

New Study Shows Trend in Divorce

Marital Property Division in Illinois Divorce Cases

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