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What to Expect at Your Illinois Divorce Deposition
If you or your spouse filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage in the state of Illinois, it is likely that your attorney has requested discovery, or information, from your soon-to-be former spouse, and your spouse’s attorney has requested discovery from you. That...
Woodstock Family Attorney Offers Tips for Successful Discovery
“Discovery” is the part of the legal process where each party gathers information and documentation from the other party. It ideally occurs well before the trial of the case. Discovery gives each litigant a look at the evidence that can be used by the other side. ...
Common Mistakes Made By Divorcing Couples (And How To Avoid Them)
We all make mistakes. Many occur during stressful times. As a Crystal Lake divorce lawyer, I know that there are few more stressful times in a person’s life than during a divorce. Here are some common divorce errors I have seen divorcing parents make that I want to...
Uncontested Divorce In Illinois
Basis for Illinois Divorce Effective January 1, 2016, the law in the state of Illinois regarding the dissolution of marriage (known as divorce) was changed in numerous ways including the topic of “grounds” or the legal basis that a couple uses to request a divorce. ...
What to Do with the Family Home when a Marriage Ends
After child custody matters, the division of property is often a major concern of divorcing couples. Their largest asset is usually the family home, but it could be difficult to decide what to do with the residence. Numerous emotional issues and other factors affect...
Making the Most of Your First Conference with Your Woodstock Family Lawyer
The initial conference with your Woodstock family lawyer is an important first step in the ongoing working relationship. The Basic Facts Be prepared to tell your attorney the basic factual information about the existing situation (date of marriage, names and...
Crystal Lake Divorce Attorney Discuss How Custody Is Decided
Divorce can be complicated, especially if there are children involved. If you are going through a divorce with custody issues, contact your local Crystal Lake divorce attorney to help you through this difficult process. In divorce cases, the parents and their Crystal...
Fault and No-Fault Divorce in Illinois
Illinois law requires those seeking a divorce to specify a ground for the divorce. The grounds include fault-based grounds and a “no fault” divorce. The fault based grounds for divorce in Illinois include: Without cause or provocation, the defendant was at the...