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Valuing a Small or Medium-Sized Business in an Illinois Divorce

When a couple divorces in Illinois and one or both spouses own a business, determining the value of that business is an essential step in dividing marital property fairly. Illinois law treats closely held businesses as marital property to the extent they were created or grew during the mar...


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It’s the new year, and a client with a new case just filed emails me to understand what the next steps are in his/her case. Even though the case may feel brand new to a new litigant, financial disclosure comes up quickly. Illinois divorces typically require a Financial Affidavit, which details income, expenses, assets, and debts.

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What is neurodivergence? 

Neurodivergent means in layman’s terms that a person’s brain works differently, including their processing of sensory input and output. Neurodivergent children may have conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, apraxia, dyslex...


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Navigating Parenting During a Divorce: Fostering Stability and Consistency for Your Children Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of life’s most challenging experiences, not only for you but also for your children. As a parent, your priority is ensuring your children feel secure, loved, and supported, even as your family dynamic shifts. In Illinois, where family law empha...


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Many of our family law cases necessarily involve the appointment by the Court of a GAL or Child’s Representative. Sometimes, there is some question or confusion about the role of the GAL vs. that of the Child’s Rep.

In Illinois family law, under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), a Guardian ad Litem (GAL) and a Child’s Representative are two...


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