It is not uncommon for couples to separate before they divorce, which often means living under separate roofs and leading separate lives until they start the divorce process. A question that comes up frequently from separated couples is whether their financial activities during the separation period will affect property division in a divorce. For example,…Read More
Schlesinger & Strauss Family Law Articles and Firm News
Schlesinger & Strauss Firm News and Articles
April 2022 Firm News
April, 2022 firm news: Attorney Deanna L. Hoyt was reappointed to the Civil Practice Section Council and the Liaison Committee to the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission.
Stuck With Spouse’s Credit Card Debt After Divorce
Debt accrued during the marriage will be divided in a divorce. As part of the division of property, even balances on credit cards in only one spouse’s name will figure into the division of marital debt if purchases were made during the marriage. If you are considering divorce and are worried about continued spending on…Read More
Firm News February 2022
On February 7, 2022, Gary L. Schlesinger and Britnee Ann N. Hart attended the Northwest Suburban Bar Association’s Matrimonial Law CLE. Gary and Britnee worked together to prepare a presentation on Dissipation for the CLE. Britnee conducted case law research and prepared the materials. Gary spoke at the seminar and answered questions. On February 14,…Read More
Gary Schlesinger’s AAML Presentation on Vaccine Statutes
October 19th, 2021 Attorney Gary Schlesinger attended the annual meeting of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML). Gary is a continuing member of the board of directors for the upcoming year which goes from November 1, 2021 to October 30, 2022. Gary Schlesinger gave a presentation to the AAML regarding…Read More
When Divorced Parents Don’t Agree on Vaccinating Children
Parents across the U.S. have been greatly impacted by the measures to contain Covid-19 from school closures to mandates requiring their kids to mask up in school or get a vaccination. Over the course of the last two years, divorced parents first had to cobble together new parenting time arrangements on the fly, sometimes running…Read More
January 2022 Firm News
On January 7, 2022, Gary, Michael, Deanna, Britnee, and Amber all attended the 8th biennial Ethics Seminar presented by the Association of Women Attorneys of Lake County and the College Of Lake County Legal Studies Program. The seminar covered 6.5 hours of ethics education including mental health, diversity, and sexual harassment training. Deanna is the…Read More
Can Legal Marijuana Use Affect a Child Custody Determination?
Many Illinois parents wonder if their marijuana use can be used against them in a child custody dispute despite the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana use in the state. Legal or not, irresponsible drug or alcohol use can indeed negatively affect a custody determination, so it is important for a parent to check…Read More
Tracking Down Cryptocurrencies and Hidden Assets
As part of a divorce, both spouses are expected to provide full financial disclosure in order to equitably divide marital property. However, it is not that uncommon for one spouse to conceal certain assets in an effort to keep more of the marital bounty. Hidden assets might include money temporarily transferred to a family member…Read More
Illinois Child Support Enforcement
When parents separate, affording groceries, child care, and other necessities for their child can be challenging. Child support payments can help unmarried and divorced parents cover child related costs, so it is important to establish an enforceable child support order to ensure regular payments. However, sometimes government agencies are overwhelmed with requests, and a custodial…Read More
