January is one of the busiest months for divorce in Illinois. The holidays are over, routines are back, and a lot of people quietly realize: I can’t do another year like this. If that’s you, pause for a moment. Filing first and thinking later is one of the most expensive mistakes people make in divorce. What you do before you file can have a major impact on your finances, your parenting time, and how much control you keep over the process. Here’s what you should know before  filing for...

Thanksgiving can be one of the hardest holidays for divorced or separated families. Expectations are high, emotions run deep, and extended family members often have strong opinions about what should happen. If you share parenting time with an ex, the weeks leading up to Thanksgiving can be stressful and sometimes the day itself doesn’t go as planned. As family law attorneys that work with parents across Northern Illinois, we see the same themes every year. Here are some practical strategies...

The holidays are supposed to be magical, right? Twinkling lights, hot chocolate, snowflakes, you name it! But if you share custody, this...