When people think about personal injury claims, they probably expect one of two approaches. Some people simply file an insurance claim using the coverage of the party responsible for the incident in question. Other times, individuals affected by the behavior of...
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How Illinois judges set the amount and duration of maintenance
Although people often marry those who come from similar backgrounds and who share personal priorities with them, it is still very typical for spouses to have very different economic circumstances from one another. Oftentimes, lengthy marriages, in particular, lead to...
Dog Attacks
Dog Attacks For actions brought pursuant to the Animal Control Act, both statutory law and common law are controlling. The Illinois Animal Control Act states: If a dog or other animal, without provocation, attacks, attempts to attack, or injures any person who is...
Case Management Conference Attendance
Case Management Conference Attendance We are often asked, should I attend this case management conference. First, for any court hearing attendance question, read the summons, notice of hearing, or court order that made you aware of the hearing and be sure it doesn’t...
Co-Parenting Apps
It is hard to change the personal, sometimes too personal, communication with someone with whom you had a prior romantic relationship to a more professional and businesslike tone after the break up/divorce. You are no longer a couple, you are now partners and your...
What can people expect during property division in Illinois?
For couples with young children, arguments about custody tend to be the biggest issue when they divorce. For those who do not have young children in the family home, property division is usually the issue that will be the biggest concern in an Illinois divorce. Those...
Can I Move With My Child from a Prior Relationship?
“Removal cases are difficult. This is especially so when neither parent demonstrates bad faith and both have assiduously exercised their parental responsibilities and parenting time. No matter the outcome, one party's life will be affected detrimentally.” - The...
Scheduling Mediation
Scheduling mediation is simple. Simply call the office and tell us you want to mediate your legal issue. You will be asked for your contact information and our team will do an initial review of the Parties’ names to check for conflicts of interest. You do not need a...
Why mediation is useful in a high-conflict divorce situation
People often discuss mediation as a tool for those mostly ready for divorce and dealing with minimal conflict. Many people will dismiss the idea that mediation will work for couples that are currently in the middle of a bitter divorce. After all, when emotions run...