Divorce & Family Law
My Divorce Was Just Finalized. What’s Next?
By Amy Silberstein, Divorce and Family Law Attorney You just received your Judgment for Dissolution of Marriage. What now? Before you throw it in a filing cabinet never to be looked at again, it’s important to prepare a few additional things first. Although negotiations have ended and you and your…
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How Long Will Illinois Courts Be on Zoom?
By Martin Sliwinski, Divorce and Family Law Attorney The Court’s use of Zoom reached the public eye in the past year—and not always for the right reasons. In February, an attorney appeared on Zoom with a filter that turned his entire face into a cat, causing him to famously proclaim…
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Child Relocation During the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Marvin Mendez, Divorce and Family Law Attorney Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic and increased remote work possibilities, we’ve seen a much higher volume of child relocation cases come through our office. The unique circumstances caused by the pandemic have led parents to seek lower cost of living,…
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Transmutation of Assets in a High Net Worth Divorce
By Joshua Stern, Divorce and Family Law Attorney There is an adage that tells us it’s not what we earn that matters, it’s what we save. Unfortunately, in the world of divorce, the adage gets a bit more complicated. It’s not what you earn that matters, it’s how you save….
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Does Child Support Cover School Fees?
By Joshua Stern, Divorce and Family Law Attorney With back-to-school season in full swing, I’ve had many parents asking if child support can cover school fees. While it technically can cover school fees, this is typically not the best use of child support money—and here’s why. What does child support…
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