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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.

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October 17, 2025

Child Support and the Governmental Shutdown

October 6, 2025

Prenuptial Agreements in Illinois

September 30, 2025

Legal Separation vs. Divorce in Illinois

September 3, 2025

Let me explain some of the key differences of Legal Separation or Divorce in Illinois

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It’s Okay Not to Be Okay

August 26, 2025

No one said divorce is easy. In fact, its perfectly normal to not be okay, fine or happy about it.

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Modifying Parenting Time in Illinois

August 20, 2025

Is your parenting plan or custody order no longer working for you and your children? I discuss some of the ways you can change it, and when the Court might agree to change your parenting schedule

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Parenting Time Allocation vs. Custody

August 11, 2025

A parenting time allocation determines how both parents will have an active role in raising their children, rather than the idea that one parent has won all the time in a custody order.

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High-Conflict Divorce and Co-Parenting

August 6, 2025

Is your relationship high-conflict, but you have children? Read my tips to maintain a co-parenting relationship even when tensions are high

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Divorce for LGBTQ+ Couples in Illinois

August 1, 2025

Divorce for LGBTQ+  couples in Illinois can be nuanced and a bit more complicated. Read on to learn what rights you have and how Amanda, with 20+ years of experience, can help you.

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Crafting a Kinder Ending to Your Marriage in Illinois

July 28, 2025