Divorce & Family Law

How The Failure Of My Client Portal Helped My Clients
When I started my solo family law practice, I designed a client portal called the Case Manager. It gave every client a unique login, an interactive calendar, online bill payments, the ability to download all documents in the case, an FAQ, and a glossary. I did plenty of research before…
Read More5 Pieces of Parenting Advice to Help Children Adjust Post-Divorce
Now that you’re divorced, you may be wondering how your role as a parent must change. The truth is it doesn’t need to change much if at all. Instead, you now need to consider your parental role in light of the new relationship you have with your ex as co-parents,…
Read MoreWho Gets Divorced?
Why write about divorce rates? Because, while divorce proceedings can be complicated and intricate, the process of dissolving a marriage is, at its core, a personal event. I’ve noticed that a sizable minority of my clients feel alone. They tell me that their parents stayed together, none of their friends…
Read MoreWhy Seinfeld Makes Me Hate Commercials For Lawyers
Check out my post on Medium.com. I explain what Seinfeld, Floyd Mayweather, and attorney advertising all have in common.
Read MoreWhere 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…
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