Family Law Mediation
Mediation in the context of family law What is mediation? Mediation is a process where parents and/or spouses meet with a neutral third party (the mediator) to attempt to resolve the issues in their case through negotiation and compromise. The mediator facilitates the process. He/She does not take sides or decide the outcome. Why mediation? […]
Last Will and Testament
I am not a millionaire. Do I need a Will? The answer is Yes! Everyone should have a Will and Estate Plan. Children If you have minor children, it is so important to designate in writing who will take care of your children and the property they inherit until they reach an appropriate age. If […]
Adoption
Background Adopting a child can be overwhelming but hiring an experienced attorney will help you navigate the process. A specified adoption is one in which the biological parent(s) hand-picks (specifies) who will adopt his/her child. Often, a specified adoption involves the cooperation of at least one, but sometimes both biological parents. If a biological parent’s […]
More to Consider in Property Division in Divorce
Who gets the house? The house is an important issue for many families going through divorce. Generally, the house is considered a marital asset if it was purchased during the marriage. It does not matter whose name is on the deed or mortgage. There are some exceptions that come up from time to time. For […]
Property Division in Divorce
Property and Debt distribution is addressed in 750 ILCS 5/503. This blog is an overview of property disposition in Illinois. What is property for purposes of divorce in Illinois? Property encompasses real property usually in the form of a house. It also includes personal property like vehicles, boats, jewelry, furniture and appliances. Other examples are […]