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
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
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
Divorce Mediation Protects Privacy
For many clients considering divorce, discretion and privacy is of the utmost importance. They are concerned about their private affairs or financial information becoming public through a court file. A pre suit mediation is a process for resolving many of the issues in a divorce before the divorce action is filed in the courts. If…Read More
How to Prepare for a Deposition in a Family Law Case
A deposition is a legal process to obtain sworn testimony outside the courtroom. In a family law matter, a party to a lawsuit, expert witnesses, family, friends or others may deposed if they have knowledge or information relevant to a case. The deposition provides an opportunity for counsel to glean the scope of a party’s…Read More
Social Media Infidelity Can Lead to Divorce
Infidelity is among the top reasons couples divorce and social media has made cheating on a spouse more prevalent. Social media platforms such as Facebook allow spouses to communicate emotionally or sexually with others outside the marriage, which can signal the beginning of the end for many marriages. Research points to the fact that heightened…Read More
Medical Divorce Increasing
Medical divorce is becoming more common in situations where one spouse requires extensive medical and long term care. Families faced with tens, if not hundreds of thousands of dollars in medical costs may look to Medicaid as an option when their private insurance runs out. While those with limited income and assets typically qualify for…Read More
Family Law Issues Spike During the Pandemic
Family law attorneys across the country have seen an increase in family law matters since mid-March ranging from financial support and custody modifications to inquiries regarding divorce. Working from home, especially with children in the house, has been a source of increased stress for many married couples, and may well be the final straw for…Read More
Ex-Spouse Social Security Benefits
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
