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Thoughts, insights and information about the divorce process. Nothing here should be considered to be legal advice. If you need legal advice, you need to hire a lawyer.

Retirement Division in Divorce

March 8, 2022

Maybe…If you or your soon-to-be-ex added money ot a retirment account during marriage, then it could be divided. If you can reach agreements outside of court amicably, then you control if your retirement is divided.

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How Illinois Child Support is Determined

February 24, 2022

Child support is determined by law. The calcualtions take into account the time you spend with your child.

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I want to hire the best attorney

February 17, 2022

Most attorney rankings are marking gimmicks, so I gave my self a trophy

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Some Additional Starting Ideas

February 2, 2022

Some ideas on where to start your discussions with your soon-to-be-ex

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How to tell your child or children you are getting divorced

January 11, 2022

Ideas on how to tell your children before you start the process

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If I get therapy is the Court going to hold it against me?

January 3, 2022

If you need mental health help, do no let your divorce prevent you from seeking it

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Celebrating Christmas and other Holidays when you share time with your kids

December 8, 2021

Holidays do not have to be a battlefield

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Is it all marital property?

October 20, 2021

If you are married, the answer is, likely yes

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Is there a difference between a simple divorce and no contested or uncontested one?

August 11, 2021

Short answer: No. There is no difference between a simple divorce and an uncontested one. In Illinois, the law has changed dramatically concerning divorces since I became a lawyer. When I first starting practicing, there were several grounds (reasons) f…

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HIPAA and non-medical businesses

May 28, 2021

Business can check vaccine status without violating HIPAA

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