Hiring A Lawyer
I Want An Aggressive Divorce Lawyer
I am often told by potential clients that they need an aggressive divorce lawyer. Their spouse or ex is crazy, manipulative, narcissistic, and otherwise hungry for conflict. They cannot be reasoned with. They are looking for someone to fight back and stand up for them. They want to know if…
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Hourly Rate Changes And Retainer Agreements
I’ve done a lot of writing about attorney billing practices over the years. It’s no secret that I’d like to see more transparency around attorney billing. I believe family law, as an industry, has tested, if not lost, the public’s trust regarding the cost of representation. My concerns about flat…
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5 Questions Clients Should Ask (But Never Do) About Attorney Billing
When prospective clients come to see me, they always arrive with an arsenal of questions. Good questions. They want to know if they’re entitled to alimony. Child support. How much their exposure will be if he or she has traditionally been the primary wage earner. It’s usually at the end…
Read MoreHelp! I Need A Cook County Attorney But Live Out Of State!
People move. They move homes, apartments, and every now and then, they move out of state. Unfortunately, they don’t always move their family law case with them. Sometimes cases begin, or continue, after one party has left the state. In those situations, the out-of-state party needs to hire an Illinois…
Read MoreCan A Child Hire An Attorney In A Divorce?
“Can a child hire an attorney in a divorce” is a surprisingly common question. If you imagine a young child interviewing various attorneys in one-on-one meetings, your imagination has led you astray. While a child may be represented in a divorce, he or she will almost certainly not do the…
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