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When someone calls our office looking for free Illinois legal guidance, the first thing we typically say is “How can I help you?” We want to hear what you are looking for in your own words and we’ll ask questions as needed.

Sometimes people tell us they have no idea what type of lawyer they need. Other times they know exactly what they want but just want to know who’s best for their case. And other times they think they know what they are looking for, but are actually looking for the wrong thing. That’s most common when people…

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With the holidays upon us, more people in Illinois are thinking about divorce than any other time of the year.  The holidays have a way of making people realize that they aren’t happy in their marriage and with 2016 right around the corner, many want to get a fresh start.

The very funny comedian, Louis CK, has been through a divorce and I love his joke in the picture. He’s right when he says that “no happy marriage ends in divorce.”  You might be happy in your relationship and get blindsided by a cheating spouse, but the truth is that…
Continue Reading Louis CK Should Be Your Divorce Mentor

Probably the most common area of law that we help with is Illinois divorce law.  Plain and simple there are just more of those cases than any other area of law.  We help people find the right attorney no matter what their situation is, but divorce is clearly the most common.

While some divorces are clean breaks, many involve hurt feelings and people acting on emotion instead of logic. Because of this, crazy things can happen that can, well, drive you crazy.

The #1 problem is from soon to be ex’s acting like a jerk and doing whatever they can…
Continue Reading Illinois Divorce- When Your Soon To Be Ex Files A Crazy Motion

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Mediation can be an efficient way to settle your divorce case, if it’s right for you. A mediator is an unbiased third party who meets with you and your spouse to reach an agreement on the various aspects of divorce. The job of the mediator is to suggest solutions and help bring the two sides closer to agreement.

If you and your soon-to-be ex can barely even speak without arguing, you might think mediation isn’t an option for you. It could be worth a try anyway. Mediation is confidential and non-binding. It cannot be brought up in court if the…
Continue Reading Overview: Mediation in your Illinois divorce or custody case