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
Hiding Assets in a Divorce Using Cryptocurrency
If you suspect your spouse is hiding assets in your divorce, your attorney will start the process of verifying that all financial information has been fully disclosed. The process often involves interrogatories, subpoenas, or depositions and combing through tax returns, bank statements and the like looking for hidden assets. Fortunately, these customary forms of discovery…Read More
Grandparent Visitation Following Divorce or Separation
When spouses divorce, they may feel that giving up time for a child to spend with their grandparents is too much of an imposition when parenting time may already be limited. However, grandparents can be an important part of a child’s life and to deprive a child visits with grandparents may interfere with what may…Read More
Separating From Husband – Do I Need a Lawyer?
Sometimes couples will embark on a trial separation to decide whether divorce is the right decision or may just decide to leave the marital home knowing divorce is imminent. Before you separate or move out of the marital home, it is important to discuss your plans with a family law attorney. Even an initial consultation…Read More
How to Keep a Divorce Settlement on Track
If you and your spouse are divorcing and you cannot immediately agree on issues ranging from parenting time to the division of marital property, an experienced Illinois family law attorney can negotiate a divorce settlement on your behalf. There are a number of negotiation tips you may want to consider to help you reach an…Read More
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