Fathers’ rights have come a long way over the years, but many men in Illinois and the rest of the United States would argue that they are still fighting an uphill battle in child custody proceedings. Unmarried fathers, especially, may feel like the laws are stacked against them. That’s why it’s important for unmarried fathers…Read More
Schlesinger, Strauss & Hoyt Family Law Articles and Firm News
Schlesinger, Strauss & Hoyt Firm News and Articles
Don’t get caught without health insurance after divorce
Health insurance is a major issue right now in Illinois and the rest of the United States. If you have been covered under your spouse’s company insurance plan for years, chances are that you have never had to think about finding a health insurance plan of your own. However, that will likely change upon divorce….Read More
Gary & Michael Members Illinois State Bar Association Assembly
Gary and Michael both began a year as elected members of the Illinois State Bar Association Assembly, the legislative body of the Association.
Divorce parties and cakes helping some to reach closure
Divorce can undoubtedly be one of the most difficult transitions to go through in life. But for some people, getting through a divorce is something to commemorate. Recently, the Chicago Sun-Times featured an interesting story about a new phenomenon known as “divorce parties.” Essentially, people all over the country are opting to end their marriages…Read More
Going through divorce with an upside-down mortgage
Although the real estate market has improved in many parts of the United States since the collapse several years ago, there are still many Illinois residents who have upside-down mortgages, meaning they owe more on their loans than their homes are worth. You may be asking yourself why we would bring this issue up on…Read More
Michael attend first meeting Illinois Bar Association
Michael attended his first meeting as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Child Law Section Counsel and began his second year as a member of the Illinois State Bar Association Family Law Section Counsel.
Does fault matter in an Illinois divorce?
One might think that issues such as adultery, cruelty or abuse should be taken into consideration during a divorce, but for the most part, they aren’t. That’s because Illinois, like the rest of the states, follow no-fault divorce laws, which means that grounds for divorce aren’t taken into consideration when deciding how marital property should…Read More
Summer 2014
Gary and Michael have both achieved the highest rating on Avvo.com – 10 each.
How to legally adopt a child in Illinois
Adopting a child is a life-changing process, which is why the laws regulating adoptions in Illinois and the rest of the country are complex. Although we might not think of it as such, adoption is a legal process that is regulated by the state’s court system. Failing to abide by the laws and legal adoption…Read More
Illinois’ ‘Right of First Refusal’ gives parents dibs on childcare
Under a new Illinois law that went into effect January 1, parents who have joint custody of their children are becoming the No. 1 choice when it comes to babysitting duty. The law makes it possible for Illinois courts to grant one or both parents who share joint custody of their children the “Right of…Read More
