Tips to a Long Marriage
Tips to a Long Marriage With nearly one out of two marriages ending in divorce, researchers have been concentrating on what are the “secrets” to a long-lasting marriage. Surprisingly, the results of...
View ArticleCommunicate with Care During a Divorce-The Written Word is Forever
During a divorce, communications with your spouse may get heated or even ugly. It has been my experience as a Chicago divorce attorney that most litigants benefit from utilizing guidelines and...
View ArticleDivorce Court Etiquette – Know the 411 When Going to Court for Your Divorce
Divorce Court Etiquette It’s time to go to court for your divorce litigation. It is common for you to feel nervous and emotional when dealing with divorce issues. Those feelings may be amplified when...
View ArticleMichael Craven Presenting at Divorce University
The Lilac TreeDivorce University As a Chicago Divorce Attorney, I am honored to, once again, be presenting at the Lilac Tree’s upcoming Divorce University on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Hilton Garden...
View ArticleHow to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in Chicago
How to Choose aChicago Divorce Lawyer The marriage may have been a disaster, but going through a divorce without an attorney can be even worse. To help ensure that you will be treated fairly during...
View ArticleDual Citizenship and Divorce (Part One)
Dual Citizenship and Divorce As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I have directly handled Illinois divorce cases and family law matters involving dual citizenship. These cases essentially involve the...
View ArticleDual Citizenship and Divorce (Part Two)
Dual Citizenship and Divorce My last post examined some of the early legal issues to consider when dual nationals decide to get a divorce. A divorce proceeding involving dual nationals can be complex....
View ArticleChicago Divorce Lawyer Explains New Child Support Law in Illinois
New Illinois Laws onCollection of Child Support Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a new law, effective immediately, to help combat the non-payment of child support from those who are past due...
View ArticleFacebook and Divorce: Adding Fuel to the Fire?
Divorce lawyers have noticed an increase in the number of times Facebook, texts, and instant messaging are mentioned by clients when discussing their divorce cases. In fact, according to Divorce...
View ArticlePretrial Hearings in Illinois Divorce Cases
Pretrial HearingsIllinois Divorce Cases Throughout my years as a Chicago divorce lawyer, most of my clients realize that a judge at trial may ultimately decide their divorce. This is true. However,...
View ArticleEXPERT ADVICE REGARDING COLLEGE EXPENSES FROM DIVORCE LAWYERS CHICAGO
College Expenses Our Q & A column continues based on a frequently asked question from one of my clients. Feel free to submit divorce questions, remembering that every case is different,...
View ArticleAfter Divorce: The Secret to Second Marriage Success
After going through a divorce, many people pick up the pieces of their broken marriage and take on a second spouse. According to a recent Wall Street Journal article, second marriages that end in...
View ArticleA Good Divorce Attorney Makes a Big Difference
Author Jackie Pilossoph This blog is a reprint from http://bit.ly/t9Xpv1 by Jackie Pilossoph. Several years ago, when I first decided to consult a divorce attorney, I was referred to a woman by a...
View ArticleDivorce Ceremonies: Divorce Lawyers Watch New Trends
Japan has long been behind the curve when it comes to large numbers of divorces, but lately they have been busy catching up to the rest of the Western world. This has led to an extremely interesting...
View ArticleFacebook Providing Divorce Ammunition
Stories of Facebook affecting divorce have been rampant in the news lately. I recently stumbled upon a news story that was too good not to share. A woman living in Ohio was surprised and upset when...
View ArticleLife Insurance and Divorce in Chicago
Today Brent Novoselsky , Financial Planner in Chicago, gives us his personal thoughts on life insurance during and after divorce: As a financial planner in Chicago, I often have clients that ask about...
View ArticleGrandparents Raising Grandchildren: View from a Chicago Divorce Lawyer
Girl Kissing Grandma It used to be commonplace for multi-generational families to live together with all adults having a hands-on role in the rearing of children. Divorce was uncommon. In those idyllic...
View ArticleIs Divorce Looming? – Three Tips from a Divorce Lawyer
1. Talk to a Divorce Attorney It is incredibly important you know your legal rights. Every situation is different, and you will need an experienced divorce lawyer to advise you how the law affects your...
View ArticleDivorce Without Conflict: An Oxymoron?
There is a way to practice Divorce Law that is gaining in popularity. I wanted to share with you the idea of Collaborative Law because I think it can be a way to handle a divorce without needing to...
View ArticleA New Divorce, A New Year, A New You
A roman philosopher once wrote that “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” These words ring very true this week as we begin the New Year. Some people will make New Year’s...
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