Sometimes your spouse may be ordered to pay interim attorneys’ fees and costs during the divorce process. A court may order that reasonable fees and costs already incurred or to be incurred will be awarded based on a number of considerations: the income of each party to the divorce the needs of each party the…Read More
Child Custody When Children Are Very Young
When trying to determine what is in the best interest of a very young child in a contested child custody proceeding, judges will look at many factors. Continuity of care often weighs heavily in a judges determination when it comes to young’s kids who cannot make heads or tails out of a divorce, let alone…Read More
Before You Sign a Prenuptial Agreement
If you have been asked to sign a prenuptial agreement, first and foremost, it is important to have your own attorney look it over to protect your interests. That said, there are basic considerations that apply to mostly all prenups: They must be in writing and signed by both parties They must be entered…Read More
Court Weighs What Will Happen to Frozen Embryos in a Divorce
Divorce cases involving frozen embryos can sometimes result in litigation when one spouse wishes to keep the embryos with the intention of having children and the other spouse wishes to have hem destroyed. Even with a preexisting agreement, problems can arise. A Colorado couple found themselves in a similar situation. Although they had an agreement,…Read More
April 2019 Firm News
April has been a busy month for the attorneys of Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC. From April 11 through the 13th, Attorneys Deanna Hoyt and Rachael Bernal attended the annual Lake County Bar Association Family Law Seminar on how to try a case. April 4 through 7, Attorney Michael Strauss attended a family law seminar sponsored…Read More
Filing Bankruptcy Before or After a Divorce
Couples that are considering divorce may also be weighing bankruptcy protection to tackle a difficult financial situation. Many wonder if it is better to file before or after the divorce. First consider that getting tangled up in a bankruptcy proceeding during a divorce can delay the distribution of marital assets and liabilities until the filing…Read More
Schlesinger & Strauss Attorneys’ ISBA Appointments 2019-2020
Attorney Gary Schlesinger has been appointed to serve as a Member of the ISBA Civil Practice & Procedure Section Council 2019-2020. Attorney Michael Strauss has been appointed to serve as Chair of the ISBA Family Law Section Council for the same period. Attorney Deanna Hoyt has been appointed to the ISBA Women & the Law…Read More
Does Having a Criminal History Impact Child Custody?
An arrest or conviction may affect your parental rights in Illinois. Having a criminal history can lead to challenges when trying to gain custody or visitation with your children, referred to in Illinois as allocation of parenting time and responsibility. Courts consider the best interests of the child when making child custody determinations. Typically, a…Read More
Firm News Update – April 2019
Attorney Gary Schlesinger has been chosen to be on the board of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers for the terms November 1, 2019 through October 2022. In May of 2019, Gary will attend the annual conference of the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts in Toronto, Canada. During the June…Read More
Michael Strauss Member of AACFL Advisory Board
Attorney Michael Strauss is now on the advisory board of the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators for Illinois. The AACFL mission is to improve the efficiency of the Court system, and to help the general public identify attorneys dedicated to integrating financial skills into the practice of law for their benefit. Click on AACFL…Read More
