Monthly Archives: October 2026
Questions To Ask A Divorce During Your Initial Consultation
The first meeting with a divorce lawyer can shape many of the decisions you make during an Illinois divorce. You may arrive with questions about your children, your home, bank accounts, retirement benefits, support, or what your spouse may do once the case begins. You may also be uncertain about which concerns require immediate… Read More »
How To Choose The Right Divorce Lawyer in Chicago
Choosing a Schaumburg divorce lawyer can shape nearly every part of your case, from how efficiently the divorce proceeds to how disputes involving children, property, support, and parenting time are handled. Divorce is not simply a matter of ending a marriage. Important financial and parental rights may have to be resolved before a final… Read More »
What Happens If Your Spouse Hides Cryptocurrency During an Illinois Divorce?
Cryptocurrency can create serious problems in an Illinois divorce when one spouse owns Bitcoin, Ethereum, stablecoins, or other digital assets that the other spouse does not know about. Unlike a traditional bank account, cryptocurrency can sometimes be transferred between digital wallets without a familiar monthly statement arriving in the mail. That does not mean… Read More »
How Do Courts Handle Allegations Of Parental Alienation In Illinois Custody Cases?
When one parent is accused of intentionally harming a child’s relationship with the other parent, it can be one of the toughest challenges in an Illinois custody case. These claims might come up during a divorce, a disagreement over parenting time, a paternity case, or when someone wants to change an existing parenting plan…. Read More »
Can a Judge Order Your Spouse to Pay Your Attorney’s Fees During Divorce
Divorce can be financially challenging, especially if one spouse controls most of the income, savings, or other assets. You may need a lawyer to help with property division, support, parenting time, and other important matters, but not have enough money to pay for legal help. Illinois law recognizes that one spouse should not be… Read More »
How Do You Prove Your Spouse Is Hiding Income During Divorce?
Money is often one of the biggest sources of conflict in a Schaumburg divorce, especially if one spouse thinks the other is not being honest about their earnings. Hidden income can impact maintenance, child support, property division, attorney’s fees, and the overall fairness of the settlement. In my experience, the main issue is not… Read More »
What Happens When Your Ex Refuses To Return Your Child After Parenting Time?
When your child is supposed to be returned after parenting time, and the other parent refuses, the situation can quickly become frightening and emotionally charged. You may not know whether to call the police, go to the other parent’s home, file something with the court, or wait to see whether the child is eventually… Read More »
What Happens If Your Ex Violates a Parenting Agreement or Court Order?
Parenting agreements and court orders are meant to give families stability after a separation or divorce. If one parent keeps ignoring the agreement, shows up late, refuses scheduled time, keeps the child longer than allowed, or makes big decisions alone, it can cause problems for everyone. Illinois courts have the power to enforce these… Read More »
Can a Parent Lose Custody for Repeatedly Interfering With the Other Parent’s Relationship?
When parents separate or divorce, disagreements about parenting time can quickly become some of the most difficult issues in the case. A parent may believe that limiting contact with the other parent is justified, while the other parent may see the same conduct as an intentional effort to damage the parent-child relationship. Illinois courts… Read More »
Can Your Spouse Sell or Transfer Marital Assets Before Divorce Is Final?
Divorce often brings up financial worries, especially if one spouse manages most of the money or property. You might find out that funds have been withdrawn, accounts closed, vehicles sold, or property transferred before the divorce is final. Illinois law does not block every financial move just because a divorce has started. Still, a… Read More »