Child custody likely to be central matter in reality TV star’s divorce
On behalf of Lake Toback Attorneys Children are often a parent’s first priority, so it is usually not a surprise when child custody matters become heated. Chicago residents may be interested to hear...
View ArticleIllinois considering marriage equality bill
On behalf of Law Offices of KML Associates, Attorneys at Law, Karen M. Lavin, Attorney at Law The Illinois General Assembly legalized civil unions in 2011. While this was an important step forward in...
View ArticleInternational Divorce: Dual Citizenship and the Hague Convention
On behalf of Lake Toback Attorneys Chicago is a truly international city. Our dynamic culture has drawn people from all over the world, seeking a more fulfilling life. As these people meet and...
View ArticleThe pros and cons of permanent alimony
On behalf of Lake Toback Attorneys Illinois residents who get a divorce could be required to pay alimony for the rest of their or their spouse’s life. However, lawmakers in many states with permanent...
View ArticleTrend toward “gender reversal” in marriage affects divorce
Trend toward “gender reversal” in marriage affects divorce Article provided by Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix, P.C. Visit us at www.collaborativelawrlh.com Traditional gender roles are changing in...
View ArticleAfter Divorce, Who Makes Decisions for the Child?
Aditi Mukherji Internet dating is leading to quite a rise in child custody battles between parents in very different places. For couples calling it quits in the United States, it brings to mind the...
View ArticleDivorce can be complex, involve many hidden issues
On behalf of Law Offices of KML Associates, Attorneys at Law, Karen M. Lavin, Attorney at Law The decision to divorce can be difficult for any couple in Illinois, but depending on a number of factors...
View ArticleThree red flags that a spouse may be hiding assets during divorce
Three red flags that a spouse may be hiding assets during divorce Article provided by Janet E. Boyle & Associates Ltd Visit us at www.janetboyle.com Even in the bitterest divorce, few people would...
View ArticleRethinking college funds during a marital split
On behalf of Lake Toback Attorneys In Illinois, planning for the future of the children and their financial security is a part of the divorce process. One aspect of this includes saving for college....
View ArticleWoman flouts child custody, flees with child
On behalf of Law Offices of KML Associates, Attorneys at Law, Karen M. Lavin, Attorney at Law Illinois readers may be interested in the story of woman from a nearby state. The woman fled her home state...
View ArticleSplitting life insurance policies in a divorce
On behalf of Lake Toback Attorneys Illinois residents may be wondering how life insurance policies are divided among spouses in a divorce. In a divorce, spouses must divide all the property...
View ArticleHigh School Graduation? Time to Modify Your Support Order
Aditi Mukherji With high school graduations come the end of one chapter and the beginning of another. The same goes for child support orders. In most states, a child support order ends when a child...
View ArticleNASCAR CEO’s divorce continues to haunt him
On behalf of Law Offices of KML Associates, Attorneys at Law, Karen M. Lavin, Attorney at Law Brian France, chief executive of NASCAR, likely thought he had seen the last of a courtroom when the end of...
View ArticleMore women being ordered to pay spousal support
On behalf of Lake Toback Attorneys Married women in Illinois who are high income earners may be in for an unpleasant surprise should they decide to file for divorce. As greater numbers of women make...
View ArticleIllinois parents owes billions in back child support
On behalf of Law Offices of KML Associates, Attorneys at Law, Karen M. Lavin, Attorney at Law Back child support is a serious issue with significant ramifications. In fact, in Illinois non-custodial...
View ArticleCourts to decide international jurisdiction in custody case
On behalf of Lake Toback Attorneys Child custody advocates in Illinois are watching with interest as international courts battle over the jurisdiction of a case between Hungary, the U.S. and Romania...
View ArticleThe State of Civil Unions in Illinois
Brett Snider, Esq. Illinois’ House of Representatives failed to vote last week on the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, which would have granted Illinois same-sex couples the right to marry,...
View ArticleMan reduces commute and child support payments at the same time
On behalf of Law Offices of KML Associates, Attorneys at Law, Karen M. Lavin, Attorney at Law Illinois commuters likely can empathize with a man who took a job closer to home because it drastically...
View ArticleGlee star getting divorced
On behalf of Law Offices of KML Associates, Attorneys at Law, Karen M. Lavin, Attorney at Law Illinois residents are probably used to hearing about television star Jane Lynch because of her role in...
View ArticleAddressing insurance coverage issues after divorce
Addressing insurance coverage issues after divorce Article provided by Law Office of Ronald L. Hendrix, P.C. Visit us at www.collaborativelawrlh.com In the immediate aftermath of a divorce, most...
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