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William J. Stogsdill
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What is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce in Illinois?
Your Financial Divorce
Changes to Illinois Divorce Law for the New Year
Is Mediation Right for My Case?
What Happens When Business Partners Divorce?
Post Divorce Modifications in Illinois
Illinois Custody Evaluations: Are You Prepared?
How Are Expert Witnesses Utilized in a Divorce?
The Benefits of a Prenuptial Agreement
How is Joint Debt Handled in an Illinois Divorce?
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Wheaton Divorce Attorneys Earn 2018 Super Lawyers Recognition
Wheaton Divorce Lawyer Appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court's Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) Hearing Board
Stogsdill Law Firm’s Justine A. Witkowski Re-Appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court’s Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission (ARDC) Hearing Board
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What Does it Mean to "Win" a Divorce?
Can I Divorce My Spouse While They Are Deployed?
Will the Divorce Ruin My Financial Future?
What Makes Divorce Unique in Illinois?
Will I Be Forced Out of My Home During the Divorce?
How Does Gray Divorce Differ from Other Divorces?
How to Know if Your Spouse is Serious About Divorce
Should I Represent Myself in My Divorce? 
Getting Divorced When You Have a Disabled Child
Is My Wife Entitled to My Inheritance in Our Illinois Divorce?
What Leads to Property Division Disputes in Divorce?
How to Know When Divorce Litigation is Needed
Using Mediation for Property Disputes in an Illinois Divorce
What Happens When Divorce and Bankruptcy Coincide?
How Can My Lawyer Prepare Me for Life Post-Divorce? 
How Can I Tell My Kids We Are Getting Divorced? 
Preparing for a High Conflict Divorce
In My Divorce, Should I Pursue Mediation or Litigation?
Should I Listen to My Friends' Advice During My Divorce? 
Can I Divorce My Spouse if They Abandoned Me?
What Defines Irreconcilable Differences in Illinois Divorces?
Who Should I Turn to For Help During My Divorce? 
What Are the Best Ways to Help Children Get Through a Divorce? 
Top Five Reasons Why DIY Divorce Should Be Avoided 
What Makes Gray Divorce Particularly Difficult?
Who is Entitled to Commingled Assets in a Divorce?
Should I Fight for the House in My Divorce or Let My Partner Have It?
What is a Bifurcated Divorce?
Does a Contested Divorce Mean a More Expensive Divorce?
How Long Can I Expect My Illinois Divorce to Take? 
Is There a Mandatory Separation Period in Illinois Divorce?
How Do You File for Divorce in Illinois?
Avoid Making These Critical Mistakes During Your Divorce
During a Divorce, Is Looking Through Your Spouse’s Phone Illegal?
Ways to Prove Domestic Violence in an Illinois Divorce Case
Does Our Son Have a Say in Illinois Custody Decisions?
Will a Disabled Spouse Be Granted Lifetime Alimony in an Illinois Divorce?
Essential Considerations for a Divorcing Couple Who Both Serve in the Military
What is Considered a High-Asset Divorce?
Do Illinois Courts Favor the Mother in Custody Proceedings?
What Are the Residency Requirements for Illinois Divorce? 
What Are Examples of When Witnesses May Be Relevant to a Divorce Case?
Reasons for Revoking Parenting Time in Illinois
In What Ways Can Remarriage Affect a Divorce Decree?
I Recently Lost My Job. Am I Still Required to Pay Child Support?
What Does a Small Business Owner Need to Know Before Getting Divorced? 
Understanding How a Comprehensive Parenting Plan Benefits All Involved
My Spouse is Refusing to Sign the Divorce Papers. What Should I Do? 
Who Gets the Pet After a Divorce? 
My Ex-Wife Keeps Missing Child Support Payments. What Should I Do? 
Who Pays for a Child’s College Tuition After a Divorce? 
The Essential Considerations for Relocating a Child After a Divorce
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights After the Divorce? 
Understanding the Role of Forensic Accountants in High Net Worth Divorces
What to Do if Your Ex-Husband is Continuously Violating the Parenting Plan
What is Most Important to Know About Child Custody in Illinois?
Hiding Assets During a Divorce: Understanding Why Spouses Do It
My Spouse Has Been Violent Toward Me in the Past, But I Have No Evidence. How May This Affect Divorce Proceedings?
Understanding the Differences Between Mediation and Collaborative Law
My Ex-Spouse Has Turned My Children Against Me. What Should I Do?
I Mentioned a Prenuptial Agreement, and My Fiancé Reacted Badly. Should I Drop the Topic?
What You Should Do Right Now if Your Spouse Has Begun Threatening Divorce
What to Do if You Think Your Spouse is Dissipating Assets
Coping Strategies for Handling the First Holiday After the Divorce
How Should I Broach the Subject of Divorce with My Spouse? 
What You Should Look for When Hiring a Divorce Attorney
How Social Media Can Affect an Illinois Divorce
Understanding How Certain Relationship Dynamics Make Mediation an Untenable Solution During Divorce
A Concerned Parent: Helping Your Child Cope with a Divorce
Divorcing a Narcissist in Illinois
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Illinois Divorce Proceedings
Considerations for Same-Sex Divorce in Illinois
Understanding How Illinois Treats Inherited Property in a Divorce 
Key Steps to Protecting Your Credit During Divorce
How are QDROs and QILDROs Used to Divide Retirement Assets in a Divorce?
Will I Receive a Greater Share of Assets During Divorce if My Spouse Cheated? 
Professional Practices and Divorce: Protecting Your Rights
When and How Are Depositions Used in Illinois Divorce Cases? 
What is the Role of a Child Custody Evaluator?  
How Do E-Payments and Cryptocurrency Affect an Illinois Divorce?
5 Signs You May Need to Modify Your Parenting Plan
Can a Child Choose Which Parent He or She Lives With? 
Tax Considerations to Be Aware of During Your Illinois Divorce
Top Benefits of Using Collaborative Law to Resolve Your Divorce
When and How is Wage Garnishment Used to Collect Child Support? 
Can Spouses Divorce if One of Them is on Active Duty? 
What is a Plenary Order of Protection, and How Can I Get One? 
Is it Possible to Appeal a Property Division Judgment?
Divorced Parents and College Expenses: Understanding Your Rights and Responsibilities 
Three Reasons to Consider a Postnuptial Agreement
What Should I Do if My Ex-Wife Violates Our Parenting Plan?
Annulments Involving Prohibited Marriages in Illinois
Can I Reduce My Child Support Obligation if I Lost My Job? 
How is Credit Card Debt Handled in an Illinois Divorce? 
Tips for Determining the Right Parenting Time Schedule for Your Family
Can I File a Dissipation of Assets Claim for Money Lost to Substance Abuse?
How are Child Specialists Utilized in an Illinois Divorce? 
What is the "Right of First Refusal?"
Should We Sell the House in Our Divorce? 
Can I Get a Default Judgment in My Divorce Case?
The Role of Forensic Accounting in an Illinois Divorce Case 
What is a Participation Agreement in a Collaborative Divorce? 
Do I Qualify for Alimony?
Understanding Illinois No-Fault Divorce Grounds
How Do Divorced Parents Handle Disagreements About a Child's Education? 
Five Steps to Help You Prepare for an Illinois Divorce
Three Strategies for Recovering Hidden Assets During Divorce
What Happens to Our Retirement Accounts After Divorce?
How Can We Co-Parent After Divorce if We Hate Each Other?
How Can I Prove My Spouse Forced Me to Sign a Prenup?
If I Move Out of Illinois, Can I Change Our Custody Order in the New State?
Can My Spouse Use Our Private Texts and Voicemails as Evidence in a Divorce?
Understanding Illinois No-Fault Divorce Grounds
Managing Intellectual Property in Your Illinois Divorce
What Should I Do if My Ex Has Stopped Paying Child Support?
What is Carried Interest and How is it Handled in a Divorce?
Which Parent Pays for Unexpected Child Expenses?
Can a Couple Remain Legally Separated Forever?
How is Commercial Real Estate Divided in a Divorce?
How Can I Prove Domestic Violence in My Divorce Case?
Five Tips for Continuing to Handle Your Investments During Divorce 
Can a Step-Parent Discipline a Child in Illinois?
Should I Open a Separate Bank Account During My Illinois Divorce?
What Can I Do if My Spouse is Trying to Alienate Me From My Children?
Should Every Illinois Couple Create a Prenuptial Agreement?
How Do Illinois Judges Determine a Child's Best Interests?
Can I Get Custody of My Child if I Was Never Married to the Mother?
Four Issues Mediation Can Help Resolve During Divorce
What Does it Mean if a Court Orders Supervised Parenting Time?
Four Overlooked Assets to Include in Your Illinois Divorce 
How Can Co-Parents Manage Issues of Vacation Time During The Summer School Holidays? 
Can Remarriage Be a Substantial Change in Circumstances for Modifying a Parenting Plan?
Can I Prevent My Children From Visiting When My Ex's New Girlfriend is There?
Signs Your Spouse May Be Hiding Assets Before or During Your Divorce
How Can I Protect My Child From an Unreliable Co-Parent?
What Can I Do if I Get Fired During My Divorce?
Avoid These Three Mistakes in Your Illinois Custody Trial
Can Family Counseling Help My Children Adjust to Divorce?
How Can I Get an Illinois Divorce if My Spouse is In Jail? 
Do I Have Grounds For Divorce in Illinois If My Spouse Withholds Sex?
Can I Get Full Custody in Illinois if My Childs Mother is Abusive?
How Does Infidelity Impact Divorce in a No-Fault Divorce State?
What Do I Need to Do if an Illinois Court Appointed a Guardian ad Litem to Our Divorce?
How is Child Support Calculated in Illinois if a Parent is Self-Employed?  
What is the Difference Between Court-Appointed Mediation and Private Mediation?
When Should I Stop Trying to Save Our Marriage? Three Signs it Might Be Time to Get Divorced
Will a Judge Know if My Spouse is Lying During Our Divorce Proceedings?
Three Factors That Affect Alimony Payments in Illinois
Four Surprising Things About Life After an Illinois Divorce 
What Will I Have to Pay For During My Illinois Divorce? 
Can One Parent Get Sole Custody in Illinois? 
Five Signs You Might Want to Hire a New Illinois Divorce Lawyer
What is the Waiting Period for Divorce in Illinois?
Can My Spouse Move Our Children Overseas After Our Divorce? 
How Can I Get Divorced If I Live in Illinois and My Spouse Lives in A Different State?
Can I Appeal a DuPage County Child Support Order?
Three Reasons Not to Represent Yourself in Your DuPage County Divorce
Do I Have to Pay Taxes on the Alimony and Child Support I Receive?
Three Facts About Dissipation Claims in Illinois Divorces 
Can I Be Forced To Sell Property in My Illinois Divorce?
Do I Have to Give My Husband My Engagement Ring Back if We Get Divorced?
How Can We Manage Parenting Time Disagreements if Our Infant is Still Breastfeeding? 
How Is the Value of a Complex Asset Determined in an Illinois Divorce? 
When is DNA Paternity Testing Needed to Prove Parentage?
How Can Collaborative Divorce Benefit Illinois Parents?
Is My Child Old Enough to Choose Which Parent They Live With? 
What Does Mediation in an Illinois Divorce Usually Involve? 
Can I Change My Child's Last Name After Our Illinois Divorce is Finalized? 
What if an Illinois Court Says I Cannot Visit My Grandchild?
How Can We Manage Parenting Time Disagreements if Our Infant is Still Breastfeeding? 
Four Tips for Avoiding Unnecessary Conflict During Divorce 
Three Situations Where Divorce Mediation May Not Be Effective
Could My Mental Health Evaluation Be Used Against Me In a Child Custody Case?
What if My Ex and I Disagree About Our Gender-Nonconforming Child? 
Three Reasons You Might Want a Financial Restraining Order in Your Illinois Divorce
Can I Petition to Modify Child Support in Illinois if I Found Out My Ex Got a Raise? 
What Happens to Unallocated Maintenance in an Illinois Divorce Modification? 
Five Things an Illinois Parenting Plan Should Include
Are Unrealized Stock Options Divided in an Illinois Divorce? 
What Can I Do If My Child’s Mother Moved Our Child Out of Illinois Without Telling Me? 
What Can I Do if I Think My Spouse is Lying About Income to Avoid Paying Child Support? 
Can Illinois Teachers' Pensions Be Divided in a Divorce? 
Three Reasons a Parenting Plan Might Be Modified in Illinois
Five Places Your Spouse Might Be Hiding Assets During an Illinois Divorce
Three Tips for Illinois Parents Sharing Custody Across State Lines
Three Tips For Protecting Your Retirement Goals During an Illinois Divorce 
Millennials Are Changing Marriage and Divorce in Illinois 
Help! I Am Getting Divorced in Illinois and My Spouse is Stalking Me 
Five Warning Signs Your Ex May Be Abusing Your Children in Illinois (And What You Can Do About It)
What Can I Expect From Discovery in My Wheaton, IL Divorce? 
My Spouse Went Missing. Can I Still Get Divorced in Illinois? 
Three Tips for Parents Who Want Structured Holiday Co-Parenting
How Can Social Media Use Affect My Illinois Divorce? 
Customizing a Parenting Plan in Illinois
Can Witnesses Be Subpoenaed in an Illinois Divorce? 
Requesting a Change of Venue in Your Illinois Divorce
What Happens to Our Student Loans if We Get Divorced?
Where Should I File For Divorce in Illinois? 
Paying Child Support for a Disabled Adult Child in Illinois
Illinois Law Can Require Divorced Parents to Pay For Child’s College
How is Child Support Calculated in Illinois? 
Divorce vs. Legal Separation in Illinois: Is One Better Than the Other? 
Can I Move Out of Illinois With My Child After Divorce? 
Can I Hire an Attorney Without Telling My Spouse? 
How Can I Adopt My Grandchild in Illinois? 
How Does Domestic Violence Change the Divorce Process in Illinois? 
What are the Risks of Online or Do-It-Yourself Divorce? 
How Can I Establish Paternity if the Father Refuses to Cooperate?
How is Divorce Different During a Military Deployment? 
What Happens to Overseas Assets in an Illinois Divorce? 
Three Divorce Considerations for Homemakers in Illinois
Does Getting Divorced in Illinois Affect My Social Security Benefits? 
How Can I Address the Right of First Refusal in an Illinois Parenting Time Agreement? 
What are the Five Different Types of Adoption Available to Illinois Parents? 
When Can an Illinois Divorce Order Be Appealed Successfully? 
Can I Claim My Child as a Tax Dependent After Divorce in Illinois? 
How are Small Businesses Valued in an Illinois Divorce?
How Can Asset Tracing Help Ensure a Fair Division of Property? 
What are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Private Adoptions?
How are Collectibles Valued and Divided in an Illinois Divorce? 
What Happens if a Divorce Case Goes to Trial in Illinois? 
Understanding Illinois Emergency Orders of Protection
What is the Purpose of a Postnuptial Agreement? 
Building a Collaborative Team to Resolve Divorce Issues 
What Happens If I Do Not Pay Child Support? 
What are Complex Assets in an Illinois Divorce? 
Illinois Senate Sends Unanimous Adoption Bill to Governor Pritzker
How Can I Fight My Ex’s Alimony Petition?
Should I Try to Get Sole Custody in My Illinois Divorce?  
What Does a Custody Evaluator Do in a High Conflict Divorce?
Can Divorce Affect My Injury Claim Settlement or Workers Compensation Benefits in Illinois?
What Happens to Child Support if My Ex Gets a New Job?
Can I Represent Myself in My Illinois Divorce? 
How is Paternity Established in Illinois?
Four Qualities the Best Divorce Attorneys Have
Four Tips For Staying in Your Child’s Life After Divorce
Three Things to Consider When Divorcing an Unemployed Spouse in Illinois
Can You Remarry Your Ex-Spouse in Illinois?
How Can I Protect My Child During a Divorce?
How Do We Tell Our Children We’re Getting Divorced?
Thinking About Divorce? Three Tips to Help You Prepare
Important Things to Think About When Creating a Summer Parenting Plan
How Can I Speed Up the Process of Getting a Divorce in Illinois?
Should I Consider a Parallel Parenting Plan After an Illinois Divorce?
What is Commingled Property in an Illinois Divorce?
How Can I Financially Prepare for My Illinois Divorce?
How Can Using Expert Witnesses Help Me During My Illinois Divorce?
Additional Expenses to Address in Your Illinois Child Support Order
Exploring Your Options For Valuing Your Business During Your Illinois Divorce
Can a Mental Illness Affect My Parenting Time During My Divorce?
Can I Get Divorced and Continue to Live with My Ex-Spouse?
Can I Record a Conversation with My Spouse for Evidence in My Divorce?
How Does Getting Married Later in Life Affect Family Law Issues?
Tips for Introducing a New Partner to Your Kids After Your Separation
Debunking Three Myths and Misunderstandings About Divorce in Illinois
Can I Get a Restraining Order if I Am a Victim of Stalking in Illinois?
What Are the Requirements for Parenting Plans in Illinois?
How to Address Financial Issues and Protect Your Rights During Divorce
Evidence Links COVID-19 Shutdowns to Increase in Domestic Violence
What Can I Do to Make My Ex Pay Child Support in Illinois?
What Can I Do if My Spouse Destroyed Property During Our Divorce?
What Are the Laws Regarding Moving When You Share Custody in Illinois?
What Should I Do if I Was Just Served With Divorce Papers in Illinois?
Getting Remarried? Make Sure to Consider These Important Issues
Should I Get a Legal Separation if I Am Not Ready for Divorce?
Is Online Divorce or DIY Divorce a Good Idea?
What Is a Collaborative Divorce in Illinois?
How Can a Parent Get Sole Custody of Their Children in Illinois?
What Types of Temporary Orders Are Available in an Illinois Divorce?
3 Unique Issues You May Encounter When Divorcing a Narcissist
What Should I Do If I am Facing False Child Abuse Accusations?
How Can Cheating or an Affair Impact an Illinois Divorce?
Can I Obtain Exclusive Possession of the Marital Home During My Divorce?
How Are Child Interviews Used in an Illinois Child Custody Dispute?
When Can a Divorce Judgment Be Appealed in Illinois?
Do I Have a Right to Visitation With My Grandchild?
Does My Child Have a Say in Child Custody Issues During My Divorce?
Can I Get a Divorce in Illinois if I Cannot Afford to Move?
Thinking About Adopting a Child in Illinois? Make Sure You Know the Law
Understanding Parental Alienation in an Illinois Child Custody Dispute
How Can I Best Prepare for a High-Conflict Divorce?
How Can I Ensure a Fair Divorce Settlement if My Spouse Hides Income?
What Illinois Business Owners Need to Know When Getting Divorced
Is a Spouse Who Earns More Entitled to More of the Marital Estate?
Is it Advantageous to File for Divorce First in Illinois?
What Should I Do if I Believe My Ex Is a Danger to Our Children?
How Is Debt Divided in an Illinois Divorce?
When Should I Introduce a New Partner to My Children After Divorce?
Should I List My Child’s Father on Their Birth Certificate?
How Will Cheating or Infidelity Affect an Illinois Divorce?
3 Myths About Divorce Mediation
What Happens if I Fall Behind on My Child Support Payments?
Tips for Sharing Custody of Your Children During the Holidays
What Is the “Safe Haven Law” in Illinois?
What Methods Do Spouses Use to Hide Property in a Divorce?
What Are My Rights as an Unmarried Father in Illinois?
What Should I Do if My Spouse Makes Untrue Accusations During Divorce?
Will Current Child Support Payments Affect New Child Support Obligations?
What Issues Must Be Addressed in an Illinois Parenting Plan?
How Is a Professional Practice Handled in an Illinois Divorce?
How Can an Emergency Protection Order Help Me if I Am Being Abused?
What Are the Benefits of Using Collaborative Law in an Illinois Divorce?
Do I Have a Legal Right to Visitation With My Grandchild?
How Are Pensions Valued and Divided in an Illinois Divorce?
Can a Father Be Awarded Sole Custody in an Illinois Divorce?
Technology Concerns You Should Address During an Illinois Divorce
Do My Spouse and I Have to Be Living Separately to Get a Divorce in Illinois?
How Will My Ex’s Unemployment or Underemployment Affect Child Support?
Can I Buy a New Home Before My Illinois Divorce Is Finalized?
What Is Parental Alienation, and How Can it Influence Child Custody?
What Types of Spousal Support Are Available in an Illinois Divorce?
Does My Spouse Have the Right to Keep a Family Car After Our Divorce?
What Are the Most Common Issues That Can Derail an Illinois Adoption?
Who Gets to Keep the Family Pet in an Illinois Divorce?
Do Divorced Parents Have to Pay for Children’s College Expenses in Illinois?
How Can I File an Appeal After My Illinois Divorce?
My Ex Is Not Paying Child Support. Can I Withhold Parenting Time?
Am I Responsible for My Spouse’s Debt if We Get Divorced?
What Steps Are Involved in the Illinois Adoption Process?
How Do Illinois Courts Make Spousal Maintenance Decisions?
When Should a Receiving Parent Challenge a Child Support Modification?
3 Tips for Co-Parenting With an Uncooperative Ex-Spouse After Divorce
Should I Have An Open Adoption in Illinois?
How Are Mental Health Evaluations Used in Child Custody Cases?
What Is the Right of First Refusal in My Illinois Parenting Plan?
How Can I Obtain Child Support From a Nonpaying Parent in Illinois?
What Should I Do If I Am Facing False Allegations of Child Abuse?
When Is Divorce Mediation Not an Appropriate Way to Resolve Issues?
Can a Parent Voluntarily Relinquish Parental Rights in Illinois?
Can I File for an Illinois Divorce if I Cannot Locate My Spouse?
3 Myths and Misunderstandings About Illinois Divorces
How Can an Illinois Order of Protection Help Me?
How Are Retirement Plans Divided in an Illinois Divorce?
Top Tips for Divorcing in the Digital Age
What Happens When an Illinois Divorce Case Goes to Trial?
What Role Do Child Interviews Play in an Illinois Child Custody Case?
When Is a Financial Restraining Order Needed in an Illinois Divorce?
What Happens if a Parent Does Not Follow an Illinois Parenting Plan?
What Should I Do if My Spouse Is Stalking Me During Our Divorce?
When Can An Illinois Marriage Be Annulled?
What Should I Know About Selling My House During Divorce?
Will My Disabled Child Receive Child Support as an Adult?
How Do Children’s Wishes Influence Illinois Child Custody Cases?
What Is the Role of a Forensic Accountant During an Illinois Divorce?
How Should I Respond to False Claims of Domestic Violence?
3 Mistakes Parents Commonly Make During Illinois Custody Battles
What to Expect During a Contested Divorce in Illinois
What You Need to Know About Divorce After a Long-term Marriage
Suggestions On What May Be Done If You Lose Your Job
What Happens if an Illinois Adoption Is Contested?
Advantages and Disadvantages of Signing a Prenuptial Agreement
How Do Children From a Previous Relationship Affect Child Support?
3 Reasons to Consider Mediation During Your Child Custody Dispute
How Does Job Loss Affect Divorce?
How Can I Prepare for a High Conflict Divorce?
What Are the Benefits of Establishing Paternity in Illinois?
When Is Sole Custody Awarded in an Illinois Family Law Case?
How Can Facebook and Other Social Media Influence My Illinois Divorce?
How Do Commingled Assets Affect Property Division During Divorce?
What Are Special Concerns for Couples Divorcing After Age 50?
How Is Dissipation of Assets Addressed in Illinois Divorce Cases?
Who Gets the Family Pet During an Illinois Divorce?
When Can an Illinois Child Support Order Be Modified?
When Should a Couple Consider Legal Separation Instead of Divorce?
What Should I Do if an Order of Protection Is Filed Against Me?
What Are the Advantages of Collaborative Divorce?
What Should I Do if My Spouse Refuses to Agree to Divorce?
What Happens to Rental Property During Divorce?
When Can a Parent Be Considered “Unfit” in an Illinois Family Law Case?
How to Protect Electronic Devices from Access by Your Spouse During Divorce
Is Bird Nesting the Right Co-Parenting Strategy for My Family?
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights With Children of Divorce?
Can a Divorced Parent Withhold Visitation From the Other Parent?
How Are Retirement Accounts Divided During an Illinois Divorce?
Is Divorce Litigation the Right Choice for Me?
Can a Dissipation Claim Recover Money My Spouse Spent During an Affair?
What Are Some Effective Co-Parenting Strategies for the New Year?
What Are the Advantages and Disadvantages of Different Types of Adoption?
Tips for Using Social Media During Your Divorce
3 Situations in Which Divorce Mediation May Not Be The Right Choice
What Is the Purpose of a Guardian Ad Litem in an Illinois Divorce?
How Is Child Support Calculated When a Parent Has Multiple Obligations?
Frequently Asked Questions About Emergency Orders of Protection
What Is the Difference Between Collaborative Divorce and Mediation?
When Is Permanent Alimony Ordered in an Illinois Divorce?
Is Our Home Automatically a Marital Asset in an Illinois Divorce?
Understanding the Right of First Refusal in an Illinois Parenting Plan
Can I Have My Marriage Annulled in Illinois?
What Happens if I Do Not Pay Child Support in Illinois?
What Happens During Divorce if I Own a Family Business?
What Are Some Healthy Coping Strategies for My Illinois Divorce?
How Is the Income Shares Model Used to Determine Child Support in Illinois?
How to Maximize the Benefits of Your Illinois Parenting Agreement
Warning Signs of Financial Fraud During Divorce
What Do Domestic Violence Victims Need to Consider During Divorce?
How to Tell Your Children That You Are Getting Divorced
Will I Receive Spousal Maintenance if I Am a Stay-at-Home Parent?
How Social Media Can Influence Your Illinois Divorce
3 Co-Parenting Tips to Help Reduce Stress During and After Divorce
How Can I Change My Child Support Obligation?
What Are the Grounds for Divorce in Illinois?
What Should Be Considered When Getting Divorced After a Long Marriage?
Co-Parenting Strategies During a High-Conflict Divorce
What Issues Can Invalidate an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement?
What Are the Options When Divorcing Parents Disagree About Child Custody?
What Technology-Related Issues Do I Need to Address During My Divorce?
How to Keep Your Divorce From Affecting Your Performance at Work
3 Tips For Maintaining Financial Stability During Your Divorce
How Are Child Support Payments Made Following an Illinois Divorce?
Tips for Getting Along With Your Ex-Spouse After Your Illinois Divorce
Tips to Mentally Prepare for an Illinois Adoption
How Taxes Can Complicate the Divorce Process
What Issues Need to Be Addressed During a Grey Divorce?
How Much Property Should Homemakers Receive When Getting a Divorce?
What You Need to Know About Dividing Assets in an Illinois Divorce
How Can I Keep My House in My Divorce?
How to Lower the Cost of Your Divorce
How to Stop Your Ex from Stalking You Electronically During Divorce
How Divorce Can Help You Escape an Abusive Relationship
How Is Marital Property Divided Under Illinois’ Divorce Laws?
Can I Sue a Mistress or Paramour for Causing My Divorce?
Are Prenuptial Agreements More Common for Millennials?
Why Do Child Support Calculations Differ From State to State?
Which Careers Have the Highest Divorce Rates?
How Is Custody of Family Pets Handled During an Illinois Divorce?
How to Make Sure Your Child Support Payments Are Calculated Correctly
How to Tell Your Partner You Want a Divorce
Tips for Handling Divorce-Related Issues While at Work
Tips for Talking About Adoption With Your Children
How to Create a Parenting Schedule During Divorce in DuPage County
What Is the Difference Between Legal Separation and Divorce?
What Happens if I Lose My Job During My Divorce?
How Can I Prepare for Success Following My Divorce?
Why Have International Adoptions Decreased in Recent Years?
What Do I Need to Know When Divorcing a Narcissistic Person?
3 Tips for Success When Resolving Divorce or Family Law Issues in Court
What Types of Orders of Protection Are Available in Illinois?
How Does the Illinois Safe Haven Law Affect Adoption Cases?
Should I Use Spy Tactics During My Divorce?
What Cities Have the Highest Divorce Rates in Illinois?
2 Tips for Dividing Marital Assets During Divorce
What Happens If You Fail to Pay Child Support in Illinois?
Ensuring Financial Security in a Divorce
How to Address Shared Parental Responsibilities During Your Divorce
When Is It Time to Consider a Divorce?
What Legal Issues Can Arise in Different Types of Adoptions?
How to Prepare for Your Divorce Trial
3 Common Mistakes to Avoid During Divorce
How a Collaborative Divorce Could Benefit Your Family
Can I Appeal the Decisions Made in My Divorce Case?
How Can Fathers Protect Their Rights to Child Custody?
Can I Modify My Child Custody Agreement After My Divorce?
How Can Divorcing Parents Protect Children’s Best Interests?
How to Avoid Common Mistakes Made in a Hostile Divorce
When Is Divorce Mediation the Right Choice for Resolving Legal Issues?
How Can a Family Law Attorney Help in Cases Involving Domestic Abuse?
Why Do Couples Get Divorced?
How Can I Help My Teenage Child Cope With My Divorce?
How to Get a Divorce With Less Conflict
How Can I Win Sole Custody of My Children in My Divorce Case?
What Legal Issues Are Involved in a Gray Divorce?
Why Representing Yourself During Divorce Litigation Can Cost You
Is Divorce the Best Choice in Cases Involving Domestic Violence?
When Should I Discuss a Prenuptial Agreement With My Partner?
Study Suggests National Divorce Rates Are Tied to Economic Development
Preparing for the Adoption Process
The Benefits of Joint-Custody Parenting
How a Criminal Charge Could Impact Your Divorce
Protecting Your Financial Future After a Divorce
Preparing for a Collaborative Divorce
How Aggressive Representation Can Help You Win Custody
Escaping Domestic Abuse During Divorce
The Importance of Hiring the Right Divorce Attorney
Understanding Property Division in Divorce
How a Legal Team Can Assist You Post-Divorce
Securing Child Support Payments
Fighting for Custody as a Father
Understanding Orders of Protection in Illinois
Approaching Your Mediation With Proper Preparation
Assisting You With Post-Divorce Modifications
Understanding Paternity and Child Support
What a Postnuptial Agreement Could Mean for You
5 Steps to Take as Your Prepare for Divorce
Why a Prenuptial Agreement May be the Right Choice
The Impact of Sole-Custody Parenting on a Child
Why You Should Avoid Social Media During Your Divorce
Fighting for Parental Visitation Time
Obtaining a Restraining Order in Illinois
What You Need to Know Before Adopting
When Mediation Can Be The Right Choice For You
Why The Divorce Rate Is Dropping Among Millennials
How To Successfully Parent When Joint-Custody Parenting
Recognizing Signs of Abusive Parenting
Helping a Loved One Get Out of an Abusive Relationship
Explaining Your Divorce to Your Children
Why Your Divorce Does Not Have To Impact Your Child’s Education
Escaping An Abusive Marriage
Is Your Spouse Wrecking Your Finances?
Ensuring You Receive Your Child Support Payments
Understanding When to Consider a Divorce
Divorce Rates High Among Older Americans
Is Appealing Your Family Law Case Right for You?
The Implications of a DUI Conviction in Illinois
Preparing for a Hostile Divorce
Adoption in Illinois
Avoiding Delays in Your Illinois Divorce
5 Ways a Divorce Can be Healthier than Staying in an Unhappy Marriage
5 Things to Consider When Moving to a New Home After Your Divorce
How a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Could Affect Your Divorce Case
The Importance of Child Support Payments for a Single Parent
Is Collaborative Divorce the Right Choice for You?
Considering Spousal Maintenance (Alimony) in Your Divorce
Joint-Custody Parenting Can Be a Healthy Option for Children
The Advantages of Mediation
The Importance of Hiring a Quality Divorce Attorney in Cases of Domestic Abuse
Adjusting to Sole Custody Parenting Post-Divorce
Ensuring a Healthy Financial Future Post-Divorce
Taking Care of Yourself During and After a Divorce
Mistakes an Experienced Divorce Attorney Can Help You Avoid
Helping Your Children Cope With the Emotions of Divorce
Winning Custody as a Single Father
Keep retirement in mind during property division
Don't fear divorce; it could mean the marriage did its job
Is shared child custody right for my family?
Family law courts see increase in gray divorce
Top tips for telling your children about your divorce
Divorce doesn't have to mean that college savings are done for
Joint or shared child custody - what is the difference?
Lawmakers consider changes to child custody laws
Be better prepared for property division
Are there consequences for not paying child support?
What happens if a parent breaks the parenting plan?
Child custody orders should be shared with schools
Gray divorce may come with financial considerations
Child custody laws up for debate in Illinois
Marital issues can be untangled during divorce
After divorce, who gets the family pet?
Do you need a property division checklist?
Father of pop star's children seeks additional child support
Property division for 401(k) and retirement assets
Tax changes affect family law rules
Child custody is for mothers and fathers
Should I include discipline and religion in my parenting plan?
The divorce experience is a little different than in the movies
Illinois child support calculation now uses a new method
Property division includes the overlooked items, like rewards
Family law statistics reveal top locations for divorce
What happens to your marital home in an Illinois divorce?
Do you need to modify your child custody or support orders?
Shared child custody may have benefits for children
Divorce tips can help offset financial costs
Failure to pay child support comes with consequences in Illinois
Property division: Will divorcees hide in cryptocurrency?
A parenting agreement can provide peace of mind
Sharing child custody can be an unexpected blessing
Family law changes may come with new tax bill
A divorce checklist can work for some
Tips for family law, divorce from those with experience
Divorce: Facing the financial realities
Planning to divorce? Keep these tips in mind
Careful property division is worth special attention
Child custody during the holidays
3 options for your family home in divorce
3 tips for divorced parents this holiday season
Tips to protect your retirement goals during divorce
Child support covers many different financial costs
How to survive Halloween and the holidays with your ex
Protecting Your Retirement During an Illinois Divorce
Divorce and Violence: How an Attorney Can Help Protect You and Your Children
Common Prenuptial Agreement Mistakes to Avoid
Study Suggests Children of Divorce Are More Likely to Suffer from Obesity Later in Life
Delaying Divorce to Avoid Losing Health Insurance? You May Have an Alternative
Tips for Tilting the Mediation Scale in Your Favor
How the State of Illinois Establishes Paternity
What Happens When Your Spouse Refuses to Sign the Divorce Papers?
Contesting a Request for Spousal Maintenance
Deciding Whether to Settle or Litigate in a High Net Worth Divorce
Is Divorce Causing Excessive Stress for Your Child?
Examining the Most Common Mistakes Women Make During Divorce
Illinois Family Law Basics: Visitation for Nonparents
What is a No-Fault Divorce, and Why Does It Matter?
Money Troubles in Marriage May Lead to a Contentious Divorce
Parenting Time and the Allocation of Parental Responsibilities for Children with Special Needs
Virtual Visitation in Illinois - Making it Work for Your Family
Tips for Creating a Post-Divorce Financial Plan
Could Divorce Negatively Impact a Child's Health?
Family Violence or Parental Alienation? The Answer is Rarely Clear
Can You Deny Parenting Time if Your Ex Falls Behind on Child Support Payments?
Slow and Steady - What You Can Expect from the Divorce Planning Process
A Word of Caution: Beware of Tax Issues on the Assets You Receive in Divorce
Divorcing a Narcissist - Strategies That Can Improve the Outcome of Your Case
Dealing with a Wasteful Spouse During Divorce
Parenting Time and a History of Abuse
When and How You Tell Your Spouse About the Divorce Can Impact the Outcome
Summer Scheduling Conflicts After Divorce or Separation
A Comparison of the Four Most Common Types of Illinois Divorce
Illinois Divorce Basics - Common Misconceptions on the Division of Assets
Saving Money in Your Gray Divorce
Failing to Follow Through on Post-Divorce Actions Can Have Lasting Financial Consequences
Kids of Divorce May Feel They Have "Lost Their Childhood" - What Every Parent Should Know About Divorce
Do You Need a Cohabitation Agreement?
Is Your Marriage on Route to Divorce?
New Report Says Relationships Are the Biggest Financial Risk to Women - How You Can Mitigate the Risk
Hiding Assets Often Starts Long Before the Divorce
Study Suggests Women May Experience Higher Levels of Stress Than Men During the Divorce Process
Stress During Divorce Can Have a Negative Impact on Children
Do Non-Traditional Roles in Marriage Increase the Risk of Divorce?
Conscious Uncoupling - Is It Right for You?
Valuing Intellectual Property in Divorce
Divorce, Children, and Your Federal Tax Return
Non-Marital Businesses and Divorce - What You Should Know
Is Parental Alienation a Form of Abuse?
Avoiding the Most Common Financial Mistakes in Divorce
Common and Complex Divorce-Related Money Issues - Protecting Your Financial Future in the Midst of Divorce
Study Shows Children of All Ages Can Benefit from Overnight Visits with Dad
Safely Navigating Social Media During Your Divorce
Tips for Co-Parenting with an Unreliable Parent
Make These Financial Moves and Protect Your Assets during Divorce
Examining the Upcoming Changes to Illinois' Child Support Laws
Divorce Planning Critical for Business Owners and Entrepreneurs
Marital Assets Couples Often Forget About During Their Divorce
Why Hire an Attorney for Mediation?
Important Considerations to Make When Discussing Divorce with Your Children
Is Your Marriage Headed for Divorce? Filing Now Could Give You a Fresh Start in 2017
Legal Assistance Can Be Crucial for Divorcing Domestic Violence Victims
Viewing Divorce as a Business Transaction Can Improve the Outcome
Dealing with Co-Parenting Stress, Conflict, and Contention
Who Has to Leave the House After the Divorce Starts?
Financial Fraud in Divorce - What You Can Do to Protect Your Divorce Settlement
Planning to Divorce in the New Year? Waiting to Talk to an Attorney May Not Be in Your Best Interest
Recent Study Offers Some Insight on Co-Parenting Hurdles and Ideas on How to Overcome Them
Coping with Divorce during the Holidays
Talking to Your Children About Divorce
Splitting Retirement in Divorce Can Lead to Big Tax Headaches - What You Need to Know
Divorce Challenges for Self-Employed, High Net Worth Individuals
Making the Nesting Divorce Work for Your Family
The "Destination Divorce" - A Revolutionary Way to Divorce, or a Disaster in the Making?
As Awareness of Parental Alienation Grows, Protecting Children from Abuse Becomes More Difficult
Common but Bad Advice for Business Owners Going Through Divorce
Study Suggests That Divorce May Increase Risk of Depression for Some, but Not Others
Parenting Time is a Privilege - Understanding When Parenting Time May Be Restricted
Eavesdropping Law Protects Private Conversations in Divorce
Military Divorce: Ending Your Marriage While One Spouse is Active Duty
Dissipation of Assets in Divorce - What is It and What Can You Do?
How to Pursue Unpaid or Overdue Child Support Payments in Illinois
Learn Ways to Raise Your Domestic Violence Prevention Awareness
Divorce Basics: Gifts, Loans, and the Shared Marital Estate
No Prenuptial Agreement? You Can Still Protect Your Assets in Divorce
Is Retirement Age Too Late for a Divorce?
Divorce and Your Child's College Savings
Should You Pursue Alimony (Spousal Support) in Your Divorce?
Signs That Your Marriage Could Be Headed for Divorce
Should You Litigate Your Divorce or Mediate? The Answer May Surprise You
Social Media and Divorce - What You Post Online Can (and Likely Will) Be Used Against You
Fathers Play a Key Role in the Social, Intellectual, and Emotional Development of Children
Divorcing with Children: What Every Parent Should Know
Study Finds Regret is Common After Divorce - Protect Yourself with a Dose of Perspective
Dividing Your Retirement Accounts during Divorce
In a Divorce, Who Gets "Custody" of the Embryos?
Study Suggests the End of Summer May Be a "Peak Period" for Divorce
Paying Your Child's College Tuition After Divorce
Parenting Time and Infants: Determining the Best Interest of the Child Can Be Tricky Business
Could a Prenuptial Agreement Decrease Your Chances of Divorce
Important Divorce Decisions: Which Assets Should You Keep, and Which Should You Sell?
Developing a Parenting Plan for an Illinois Divorce
Divorce and Retirement: Plan for the Future During Your Divorce
Your Health and Divorce: Know the Risks and Be Prepared
How Allocation of Parental Responsibility (Custody) and Parenting Time (Visitation) are Determined in Illinois
Your Assets and Divorce - The Difference Between Asset Hiding and Asset Protection
What is Divorce Mediation? Is It Right for Your Divorce?
Tips to Help You Rise Above the Stress and Tension of Divorce
Helping Your Children Survive the Changes and Stress of Divorce
Protecting Your Credit Score (and Your Financial Future) During a Divorce
Preparing for Your High Asset Divorce
Denied Time with Your Children? You Have the Right to Assert Your Parenting Time Rights
Divorce and Money: Is the Fight Really Worth the Cost?
Studies Indicate Divorce Stigma is Still a Pervasive Issue Among Those in Religious Communities
Division of Property, Assets, and Determination of Spousal Maintenance in High Asset Divorce Cases Can Take Years to Resolve
Grandparent Rights Following Family Changes
Navigating Alimony Negotiation
Illinois and Allocation of Parental Responsibility: Can Children Choose Which Parent They Live with After a Divorce?
Transition Tips for Divorcing Parents
Parental Conflict: When You Just Can't Work it Out
Divorce Issues to Address When You are Ready to Call it Quits
DuPage County Child Custody Resources and What They Can Do for You
Study Links Lower Oxytocin Levels during Pregnancy to an Increased Risk of Divorce
Divorce Later in Life Can Lead to Significant Financial Problems: Protect Yourself from Divorce-Induced Poverty
Can I Change or Terminate My Spousal Maintenance Obligation Under Illinois Law?
Hidden Assets and Divorce: Panama Papers Reveal Tricks Spouses Use to Hide and Withhold Money During Divorce Proceedings
Illinois Bill Would Make Adoption Records More Transparent for Adult Adoptees
Avoid the Most Common Financial Missteps to Limit Financial Pain of Divorce
Illinois' Law and the Age Restrictions on Unsupervised Children
Homeschooling, Divorce, and Child Custody
Avoiding the Most Commonly Made Mistakes During Your Divorce
Study Reveals Four Divorce Predicting Behaviors
Five Important Changes to Make After Your Divorce is Finalized
Surviving Spring Break as a Divorced or Single Parent
What the Child Support Enforcement Program Can Do for You
Ending Child Support
The Purpose of Mediation
Receiving the Child Support You Need in Illinois State
Divorce and Taxes
What Does it Take to Succeed in Mediation?
Questions You Need Answered Before Filing an Appeal
Dealing With High-Conflict Communications in a Divorce
Making a Plan for Your Divorce
Can You Be Held Responsible for Your Spouse's Debt?
Can I Take My Child Out of Illinois for a Family Vacation?
How a Spouse's Criminal Activity Can Affect the Marital Estate
What You Need to Understand About Parenting Plans
Do You Have to Split Your Business With Your Spouse?
What Does "Best Interest of the Child" Mean?
Common Techniques for Hiding and Discovering Marital Assets
Protecting Your Child During a Divorce
Modifying Spousal Maintenance in Illinois
Divorce: Why it Matters Who Gets the House
What You Need to Know About Financial Restraining Orders
Common Law Marriage and Divorce in Illinois
Challenges and Issues in Cases Involving Children and Same-Sex Parents
The Importance of Prenuptial Agreements When You Marry After 40
Options When the Other Parent is Not Paying Child Support
Reasons Your Divorce Petition May Get Thrown Out of Court
The Impact of a Child's Age on Illinois Parenting Time and Parental Responsibility Decisions
Understanding Jurisdiction in Illinois Family Courts
Can You Move After a Divorce?
Understanding the New Illinois Family Court Procedures for Cases Involving Children
Importance of Experts for High Net Worth Divorce Cases
Paternity, DNA, and Child Support
What Happens When Your Spouse is Wasting and Destroying Assets?
What You Need to Know About Appealing Your Family Law Case
Can an Illinois Divorce Court Make Me Sell My Land?
What Happens After a Divorce?
Helpful Tips for Divorcing Parents in Illinois
Is Collaborative Divorce Right For Me?
Who Has to Pay Attorney Fees?
The Role of Mediation in Illinois Divorces
Custody Cases Where One Parent Lives Outside of Illinois
What You Should Know Before You File for Divorce
Challenging an Order of Protection in Illinois Courts
Working with Your Ex-Spouse to Solve Parenting Issues
Dangers and Benefits of Illinois Postnuptial Agreements
Dividing Retirement Accounts in an Illinois Divorce
How Domestic Violence Affects Divorce and Custody in Illinois
My Spouse Lied during the Divorce: What Happens Next?
How Do You Establish Paternity in Illinois?
How Do I Prepare for a Deposition in a Divorce Case?
Grandparents Rights to Visitation after a Divorce
How Can You Find Hidden Assets in an Illinois Divorce?
How Do the Recent Illinois Family Law Changes Affect Same Sex Marriages?
Beyond Child Support Payments: Additional Parental Expenses
Establishing Paternity
How Does an Uncontested Divorce Work?
How Do You Change a Child Custody Order in Illinois?
How Do the New Illinois Child Custody Laws Affect Me?
Changes to Parental Relocation in Illinois
Who is Eligible to Adopt?
Who Will Pay for College?
Mediation and Divorce in Illinois
Spousal Maintenance and Child Support Law Changes
What Is Legal Separation?
Senate Bill 57: Changes to Divorce Law in Illinois
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement?
Significant Changes to Family Law in Illinois
Moving with Children After Divorce
Custody and Visitation Across State Lines
How Does Spousal Maintenance Work?
Fault-Based Divorce in Illinois
What Do Orders of Protection Do?
Visitation and Custody Challenges
Property Division Without Divorce: Postnuptial Agreements
How to Find the Right Divorce Attorney
Section 504 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act - Award of Maintenance
The Illinois Domestic Violence Act
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