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In a divorce all the items, vehicles, property and the like purchased during the marriage, whether personal or not, are considered to be part of the marital estate.  In a divorce, the court will consider the value of these items and divide the items up between the spouses.  However, what happens to your collection of … Continue reading The Quandary of Dividing Collectibles in a Divorce

You have decided that you are going to divorce your spouse and can no longer live with him or her.  You wish to move out with your minor children.  Whether you are going to find your own place, or you are going to move in with family or friends, you need to handle it correctly.  … Continue reading Moving (Relocating) With Children During a Divorce in Illinois

In Illinois, as in many other states, many of the courts have effectively “closed” the courtrooms to most matters until at least the middle of April due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the Illinois State Mandate, which encourages sheltering at home and the temporary closing of all non-essential businesses.  The courts, like most other businesses, … Continue reading Options for Illinois Divorce and Family Law Cases During COVID-19 “Shutdown”

Gambling is going to become to become more prevalent in Illinois.  Illinois has passed a law that is going to make gambling more prevalent, casinos, gambling, and fantasy sports are going to have a much greater impact on divorce.  First, the new law will allow new casinos to be built throughout Illinois, including in Chicago … Continue reading Casinos, Fantasy Sports, and Divorce