Disputes that occur in the family courts, such as custody contests, visitation disagreements, and divorces, have the potential to permanently damage the relationships within your family. When a family becomes involved in a courtroom trial, the adversarial nature of the proceeding, along with a focus on a “winner” and a “loser,” often causes family members
Although no couple wants to think about getting divorced before they have even gotten married, having a prenuptial agreement can provide several benefits to the couple, even if they do not get divorced. Couples in Chicago have used prenuptial agreements to settle many issues involving their assets, their debts, and more. Deciding how these issues
When a divorce case goes to trial, the parties are essentially at the mercy of the family court judge assigned to their case. The outcome of a case can vary drastically depending on the judge—some are more conservative than others, some are stricter than others, and some have more experience in certain cases than others
Attending mediation is one of the best decisions the parties can make during their divorce. During mediation, a third party neutral, called a mediator, helps the parties create their own settlement agreement on issues involving their children, their property, and even some future issues that may arise, such as the relocation of a parent. Mediation
