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Divorce at any age is difficult, but when couples over 50 decide to end their marriage, the challenges often look very different than those faced by younger spouses. Gray divorce has been on the rise across the country, and Illinois is no exception. As attorneys, we understand that these cases are more complex because they […]

When spouses divorce in Illinois, one of the most difficult issues is dividing marital property fairly. Illinois is an equitable distribution state, which means assets are divided fairly, though not always equally. Courts look at several factors under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/503). One factor that often becomes central […]

When you are going through a divorce in the Chicago area and you have minor children from your marriage, or you are going through a breakup and share minor children from that marriage, you will also need to plan for a child custody case. To be clear, child custody cases will be part of any […]

Children generally do better when they have both parents playing an active and engaged role in their lives. In the case of divorce, parenting time arrangements are included in legal proceedings. Unfortunately, when the parents are unmarried, asserting the father’s rights in Illinois can prove far more challenging. Our child custody lawyers in Chicago act […]