Chicago Divorce Lawyer Sheds Light on Domestic Violence
Lately domestic violence has been in the forefront of the news and seemingly making headlines weekly. As a result, the high profile individuals accused of domestic violence are facing their...
View ArticleThe Media Glamorizes Celebrity Divorce
Media’s Glamorization of Divorce In the past weeks, each time I’ve searched ‘divorce’ online, endless articles about Jay-Z and Beyonce’s apparently broken relationship come up. The articles speculate...
View ArticleWhat is a Prove-Up Hearing?
Prove-up Hearing in Chicago Divorce In an effort to help minimize confusion, let’s take a closer look at what a prove-up is under Illinois’ divorce laws. I would like to define the term. I would...
View Article4 Steps in Discovery Process Explained by Divorce Lawyer Chicago
In Illinois divorce cases, a crucial element is how to divide marital assets. Each divorce is unique and there are a number of ways to resolve this key issue. But one thing common to all Illinois...
View ArticleWhat if a Business Couple Gets Divorced?
Many couples go into business together. They make plans to make the business successful, but what they don’t plan for is divorce. With the high divorce rate, it is inevitable that some couples that go...
View ArticleSurviving Your Divorce – 10 Ways To Get Started, Part Two
My last post included different ideas to start moving your life forward during or after your divorce. Life as you have known it has changed – maybe for the better. Still, it’s easy for your world to...
View ArticlePreparing for a Deposition: Divorce Litigation
Divorce Litigation -Deposition Preparation If you are going through a divorce in Illinois, you may be subject to a deposition. In other terms, it’s called being deposed. A deposition is a tool used by...
View ArticleSurviving Your Divorce – 10 Ways To Get Started, Part One
No one is immune from the challenges of divorce. Experiencing the emotions that result from the breakdown of a marriage is no easy task – even in the best of situations. Hopefully – you are on the...
View ArticleCelebrity Divorces: Reality or Reality TV?
Celebrity divorces usually involve two people that we have never met, yet as a society, we tend to be very intrigued by them. They very often deal with the same types of issues, such as custody...
View ArticleA New Divorce, A New Year, A New You
A roman philosopher once wrote that “Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” These words ring very true this week as we begin the New Year. Some people will make New Year’s...
View ArticleGrandparents Raising Grandchildren: View from a Chicago Divorce Lawyer
It used to be commonplace for multi-generational families to live together with all adults having a hands-on role in the rearing of children. Divorce was uncommon. In those idyllic days grandparents...
View ArticlePretrial Hearings in Illinois Divorce Cases
Pretrial HearingsIllinois Divorce Cases Throughout my years as a Chicago divorce lawyer, most of my clients realize that a judge at trial may ultimately decide their divorce. This is true. However,...
View ArticleFacebook and Divorce: Adding Fuel to the Fire?
Divorce lawyers have noticed an increase in the number of times Facebook, texts, and instant messaging are mentioned by clients when discussing their divorce cases. In fact, according to Divorce...
View ArticleChicago Divorce Attorney Discusses New Domestic Violence Laws
New Domestic ViolenceLaws in Illinois More than one hundred thousand individuals in the State of Illinois are impacted by domestic violence every year. As a Chicago divorce attorney with nearly three...
View ArticleChicago Divorce Lawyer Explains New Child Support Law in Illinois
New Illinois Laws onCollection of Child Support.jww9{position:absolute;clip:rect(466px,auto,auto,405px);}payday loans Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a new law, effective immediately, to...
View ArticleChicago Divorce Attorney Recommends Health Care Forms for Children Over 18
Healthcare Forms RecommendedBy Michael Craven For many parents, this part of the summer is marked with getting their kids ready to start or go back to college. With two daughters going off the college...
View ArticleCreating and Maintaining a Close Father-Daughter Relationship Through Divorce
Fathers, Daughters & Divorce Children play a central role in divorce cases. When couples with children divorce, child custody is often the most important issue in the case. The custody laws help...
View ArticleDual Citizenship and Divorce (Part Two)
Dual Citizenship and Divorce My last post examined some of the early legal issues to consider when dual nationals decide to get a divorce. A divorce proceeding involving dual nationals can be complex....
View ArticleDual Citizenship and Divorce (Part One)
Dual Citizenship and Divorce As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I have directly handled Illinois divorce cases and family law matters involving dual citizenship. These cases essentially involve the...
View ArticleMichael C. Craven’s Tips for Helping Kids Survive Divorce
Children and Divorce When it comes to handling the legal aspects of your divorce, you’ll be hard pressed to find a stauncher advocate than me. I know just how difficult the process can be, and no one...
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