Month: June 2021

As summer approaches, incidents of domestic violence spike. What are some tips to alleviate triggers that lead to domestic violence and how can family members in a household give each other space? First, understanding the change in routine is important. Although most kids have been doing e-learning due to the pandemic, transitioning from a school […]

Equitable distribution in divorce, according to the Illinois divorce laws, involves dividing the marital assets that were acquired during the marriage. All states except California, Arizona, Nevada, Louisiana, Idaho, New Mexico, Wisconsin, and Washington follow the equal distribution principles. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act require all marital property obtained during the course […]

To understand whether unmarried parents have child custody rights in Illinois, you need to understand the laws governing it first. According to Illinois law, child custody is divided into two aspects – legal and residential custody. The former pertains to the parents’ ability to make critical decisions for the child’s life which includes religious proclivities […]