Experience Counts One of the first considerations is whether an attorney has experience handling family law cases similar to yours. It is certainly okay to ask how long an attorney has been in practice, how many cases they have handled, and whether they have had cases go to trial to gauge their courtroom experience. The…Read More
Parenting Time and Child Support
With the new parenting time law in the state of Illinois, many divorcing parents think about parenting time as it relates to child support rather than what may be in the best interest of the child. Because the amount of child support a parent will pay is contingent upon how many overnights they have with…Read More
Parenting Plans Involving Young Children
While divorce is never easy for a child regardless of age, preverbal and preschool children are unable to verbally express their feelings, needs or wants to parents as easily as a school age child can. Changes to the family dynamic can be especially unsettling and confusing especially when overnight visits to a non primary caregiver…Read More
Types of Spousal Maintenance in Illinois
There are three types of spousal maintenance, also known as alimony, that may be awarded in Illinois; temporary, rehabilitative and permanent alimony. Temporary spousal maintenance can be requested while a divorce case is pending so that a supported spouse can stay financially afloat during the divorce process. The court will evaluate each spouse’s income to…Read More
Gary Schlesinger & Michael Strauss Super Lawyers 2021!
We are proud and honored that once again, Attorneys Gary Schlesinger and Michael Strauss have been selected as Super Lawyers for 2021. Only 5% of attorneys across the nation are selected for this honor. We are even prouder to share that our associate attorney, Dee Hoyt, was also selected as a Rising Star for 2021….Read More
Social Security Benefits When Divorcing After 50
Because divorces often occur later in a couple’s marriage, many have questions regarding what, if any social security benefits they are entitled to under the name of an ex-spouse. This is especially true when a spouse has little work history of their own, perhaps even making them ineligible for social security under their own record….Read More
Fighting a Judgement for Imputed Income
Parents have a fundamental responsibility to support their minor or legally dependent children even if they are divorced. Sometimes a parent will fail to pay their fair share of child support, perhaps because they are out of work or underemployed. Everyone can fall on hard times, but if a parent does not make an effort…Read More
Unique Issues for Divorce During the Pandemic
Following the holidays, many more spouses tend to file for divorce, perhaps postponing their plans to allow children or other family members to enjoy the festivities before starting divorce proceedings. As the new year approaches, those considering divorce may wonder if there are any obstacles to getting a divorce during the pandemic and what unique…Read More
Dividing Employee Compensation Plans in a Divorce
Today many companies short on cash offer employees “incentive compensation plans” including stock options and restricted stock. In a divorce, these types of compensation can be overlooked – perhaps intentionally on the part of the employee spouse – when negotiating a divorce settlement. After all, stock options and restricted stock do not show up on…Read More
Michael & Deanna Approved as Lake County Court System Mediators 2020-2022
Attorneys Michael Strauss and Deanna Hoyt are on the approved list of mediators for the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit Lake County Family Mediation Program 2020-2022.
