Cook County Family Law Blog
How discovery works in divorce
In an Illinois divorce, a trial does not happen right away. Instead, it could take over a year to work through the pre-trial process. The bulk of the time is spent on something called discovery. This is when both parties exchange documents and information. Three parts...
Prenuptial agreements in Illinois
Deciding to get a prenuptial agreement sounds like the kind of thing that could take all of the joy and romance out of an upcoming wedding celebration. There are several misconceptions about prenups, the first of which is that by having a prenuptial agreement in...
How to ensure an equitable division of property
The divorce rate is close to 50%, so almost everyone in Illinois knows someone who's been through a split that was less than amicable. There are two big issues that people tend to fight about in a divorce. The first is custody of children, and the second is the...
How to time a divorce when you have kids
It's important for parents in Illinois to take their children's needs into account when planning a divorce. For instance, it may be best to wait until your child is a certain age before ending your marriage. However, there are many other variables that you should keep...
What you need to know about custody modification
Some Illinois parents find that they need to alter the child custody order after completing the divorce. They would do this by requesting a modification from the court. While it does require some effort, obtaining a custody modification is possible. The best interests...
Challenges you may face in a same-sex divorce
With the introduction of marriage equality after the 2015 Supreme Court ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges, also comes a wave of same-sex couples seeking divorce. If you live in Illinois and your marriage is coming to an end, you likely have unanswered questions about the...
How involved should your child be in the divorce?
As Illinois parents preparing to split, you have a lot of questions relating to your child. How do you break the news to them? Is there a right time and place? Is there a right way to do it? How involved should your child be, anyway? In this information age, it is too...
