Legal Process
Where Will My Divorce Be Filed (In Cook County)
Understanding the organization of the Courts and where to file, although a necessity, can seem daunting at first. However, in Cook County, the court structure is relatively straightforward, with six different municipal court venues. It is necessary to file within the correct municipal court in order to avoid delays and…
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…
Read More“I’m Not A Litigator, I Just File A Lot”
This is sort of a niche post, so if you’re not involved in, or interested in, family law litigation, you can stop reading. If you are, I have some important advice for you. More often than not, don’t sweat the pleadings in family law. Be aware of them, correct factual…
Read MoreWhat’s The Difference Between A Child Representative, Child’s Attorney, and Guardian ad Litem?
Custody battles are one of the more complex, and emotionally fraught, processes in family law. It’s not uncommon for the parties to have widely divergent ideas of what does or does not constitute appropriate parenting. To put it lightly, the parties may not be in agreement about what’s in the…
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