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As family law attorneys in Chicago, we’ve worked with many first responders, including firefighters, who face unique challenges in marriage and divorce. A recent national study confirms what many have long suspected—female firefighters experience significantly higher divorce rates than the general population. In contrast, male firefighters are slightly less likely to divorce than their non-firefighting […]

As experienced Chicago divorce attorneys, we know that divorce in midlife often comes with fear and uncertainty, especially for women. The assumption that women in their 40s and 50s face nothing but struggle after divorce is deeply ingrained. But new research offers encouraging insight: midlife divorce may be difficult in the short term, but for […]

As Chicago divorce attorneys, we’ve seen firsthand how shifting financial roles in a marriage can reshape power dynamics—and, in some cases, lead to divorce. A recent report from Divorce.com, based on U.S. Census data, reveals that women who are the primary earners in their households are divorcing at a significantly higher rate than women who […]

When one parent wants to move with a child after a divorce or custody judgment in Illinois, it’s not as simple as packing up and leaving. Illinois law treats this issue very seriously because it directly affects both the child and the other parent’s ability to maintain a meaningful relationship. We often work with parents […]