In a divorce settlement agreement a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) is a judgement decree or order that allows an alternate payee to receive all or a portion of the benefits payable to a participant in a retirement plan. In other words, if your soon-to-be-ex-spouse has contributed to a 401k or pension during the marriage,…Read More
Child Custody and Substance Abuse
Substance abuse is a continuing problem that many families struggle with. If you are considering divorce and are concerned about your spouse’s drug or alcohol use around the children, you are likely uneasy about your kids spending extended time with your ex following a divorce. You may have endured emotional or even physical abuse during…Read More
Michael Strauss Presenting on New Child Support and Parenting Laws
Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC is pleased to announce that Michael Strauss will be presenting Thursday, September 14th at a Family Law workshop sponsored by The Lilac Tree. The event titled, “New Child Support and Parenting Laws: The Impact On You and Your Family,” will examine how the terms “Custody and Visitation” are now eliminated from…Read More
Schlesinger & Strauss LLC Firm News, September 2017
The attorneys and staff at Schlesinger & Strauss LLC are gearing up for a busy month. Attorney Gary Schlesinger is a speaker at a Lake County Bar Association seminar on family law scheduled September 13.2017. His topic is sanctions for violating various procedural statutes. Rachael Bernal, a 2017 graduate of the University of Illinois College…Read More
Uncontested Versus Contested Divorce
An Illinois divorce will typically include issues such as the division of marital property and debt, parenting time and parenting responsibility (aka child custody and visitation), and child and spousal support. An uncontested divorce is one that is resolved without going to trial. In an uncontested divorce, couples may not agree on every issue, but…Read More
Illinois Step Parent Adoption
After parents divorce, a father may not maintain a close relationship with the child. It may be that the parent who has assumed the parental responsibilities and spends all or most of the time with the child prefers that the child carry her name or that of a new spouse. Can I Change My Child’s…Read More
Divorcing a Wealthy Spouse With Few Financial Resources | Libertyville Divorce Lawyer
In a divorce, it is not uncommon for the spouse with the financial advantage to wage war against their former partner by cutting off credit cards, hiding assets and hiring a litigious attorney all in an effort to force their partner into a less than fair settlement. Although it can be very difficult for clients…Read More
Changes to Illinois Custody and Visitation Arrangements
Illinois parents who have gone through a divorce may have a child that expresses a desire to reside with the other parent on a more regular basis. If parents can negotiate an agreement outside of court, they may be able to work with the child to include more time with the other parent. However, if…Read More
Obtaining Attorney Fees in Voluntary Lawyer Program Cases
By Gary Schlesinger The Lake County Bar Association Volunteer Lawyer Program, in conjunction with the Waukegan office of Prairie State Legal Services, has some cases that it sends to the VLP lawyers in which it is possible to pursue fees from the other side because the other side has resources. Typically, these cases involve the…Read More
Illinois Paternity Dispute Lawyers
Our Libertyville, Illinois paternity dispute lawyers can assist you with issues of paternity from seeking support of a child to asserting your legal rights as a parent to a child born out of wedlock. Paternity is a legal relationship between a father and his child when he is not married to the mother. Depending on…Read More
