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How An Order Of Protection Affects Divorce And Custody In Illinois
Posted March 24, 2026

When an Order of Protection enters a family law case, it immediately changes the direction of a divorce and any custody or parenting time dispute. In Illinois, an Order of Protection is not just a temporary safety measure. It can shape where spouses live, how they communicate, and how children are cared for while the […]

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Defending Against False Or Exaggerated Domestic Violence Allegations In Illinois
Posted March 17, 2026

False or exaggerated domestic violence allegations can change the course of a divorce case in an instant. In Illinois, even an unproven accusation can affect where you live, your access to your children, and your financial stability. We represent spouses throughout Chicago and across Illinois who suddenly find themselves accused during highly emotional divorce and […]

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How Do I Collect Child Support if My Ex is Deported?
Posted March 16, 2026

When a former spouse or partner is deported from the United States, many parents worry that child support payments will stop completely. Deportation can make enforcement more complicated, but it does not erase a parent’s legal obligation to support their child. In Illinois, a valid child support order remains enforceable even if the paying parent […]

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How Does Illinois Allot Child Support for Second Child From a Different Mother?
Posted March 12, 2026

Child support obligations can become more complex when a parent has children with multiple partners. In Illinois, courts frequently encounter situations where a parent has one child with a first partner and later has another child with a different partner. Parents often wonder how the law determines support obligations in these circumstances and whether the […]

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