Hicks & Spector L.L.C. offers a flat fee option for certain types of divorce. What is a flat fee for divorce? You pay one amount at the beginning of the process and no further payments are needed. Each case varies in complexity. The attorney will quote the flat fee based on your individual case. Typically, […]
4 Tips to Save Money on Attorney’s Fees in your Family case Get Organized Throughout your case, you will need to provide information to your attorney to assist in your representation. Information may include financial documents as well as text messages and social media posts. Do not pay your attorney or their staff to organize […]
Who claims children for tax purposes? You can find the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act at 750 ILCS 5/. This statute also applies to cases involving children where the parents have not been married. This is a basic overview of family law in Illinois. You should consult an attorney to discuss how the […]
How long will my divorce take? You can find the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act at 750 ILCS 5/. This is a basic overview of divorce in Illinois. You should consult an attorney to discuss how the law applies to the facts in your case. It depends This is one of the most […]
What if my spouse cuts me off financially when I file for divorce? This is a common concern for families going through divorce. The Illinois divorce statute (Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act) has a solution. After you have filed for divorce but before you have all the information needed for a permanent resolution, […]
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 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 […]
You can find the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act at 750 ILCS 5/. This is a basic overview of divorce in Illinois. You should consult an attorney to discuss how the law applies to the facts in your case. Jurisdiction A person may file for divorce in Illinois if he or she has […]