Couples that are divorcing later in life, aka gray divorce, may wonder if they are eligible for a portion of their ex-spouse’s social security benefits and the answer is yes, you are entitled to half if: you were married for 10 years or more you are at least 62 in age you remain unmarried your…Read More
Illinois Military Divorce Attorneys
There are special rules and requirements that apply to military divorces. Military couples seeking a divorce are not only subject to federal military law but also state laws in the state in which the filing spouse resides; or where the service person is stationed; or in the state in which a service member legally resides….Read More
Smoking in Cars with Minors Now Prohibited
Among the new laws taking effect in Illinois this month is one that outlaws smoking in a vehicle with children present. Public Act 101-0468 makes it a petty offense to “inhale, exhale, burn or carry a lighted cigarette, cigar, pipe, weed, plant, regulated narcotic or other combustible substance” in a vehicle while a person under…Read More
Establishing Paternity
A biological mother or someone who believes they are the parent to a child may also establish parentage in court by filing a petition. At the hearing, the petitioner will testify before the judge and genetic testing will be ordered. If genetic testing proves parentage, child support will be ordered. Failure to respond to an…Read More
Michael Strauss to Receive Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award
We are please to announce that Attorney Michael Strauss has been selected to receive the 2019-2020 Richard H. Teas Legislative Support Award by the Illinois State Bar Association’s Standing Committee on Legislation. Michael was nominated by Attorney Gary Schlesinger to receive this award, which is conferred by the ISBA. This award acknowledges an ISBA member’s…Read More
Painful Consequences Await Those Who Skip Child Support Payments
The State of Illinois takes the payment of child support seriously. If your ex-spouse has stopped making child support payments, there are a variety of tools to encourage parents to comply with court orders so that children get the support they need. Child Support Wage Garnishment If the obligor of child support gets behind on…Read More
Schlesinger & Strauss ISBA Appointments 2020-2021
Congratulations to the attorneys of Schlesinger & Strauss LLC on their respective appointments to the Illinois State Bar Association: Attorney Gary Schlesinger has been appointed to serve as Member for the 2020-2021 ISBA Attorney Registration & Disciplinary Commission and the ISBA Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council. Attorney Michael Strauss has been appointed to serve…Read More
Antidote to a Spouse Hiding Income and Assets in Divorce
Research reveals that the spouse who ends up handling the purse strings in a marriage often boils down to ‘who hates it less’ or ‘who has more time’ to deal with the finances. This results in one spouse developing significant financial literacy when compared to their spouse. The longer the marriage, the more lopsided household…Read More
Gary Schlesinger Awarded Privileged Membership in ISBA
Congratulations to Gary! His Illinois State Bar Association membership is being transferred to Privileged classification. Privileged Members are those members who have reached the golden age of 75 and have given at least 25 years of continuous service and support to the Illinois State Bar Association. Thank you for your many years of service to…Read More
Making the Call: Domestic Violence Help
Many victims of domestic violence hesitate to contact a domestic violence hotline or shelter because they do not know what to expect. The fear of the unknown sometimes outweighs the fear and uncertainty they face at home, even when their safety may be at risk. Although every shelter program is different, they also have many…Read More
