Moving Out Of State With A Child After Divorce

Moving is never fun. Gathering boxes, packing your belongings, and looking for a new home in a new city is all a lot of work.

Dividing Marital Property in a Divorce

Division of property is required in nearly all divorce proceedings. Some couples find that they can come to a relatively simple agreement about who will

Reviewing the Facts When Considering Adoption

Adoption is the most joyful part of family law. It is a wonderful way for a child to become a part of a loving family—one that

What You Need To Know About Common Law Marriage

Common law marriage is not something that comes up often in Illinois. Under state statute, couples have not been allowed to contract a common law marriage

Avoiding Parental Kidnapping

Child custody disputes can be terrifying. Such a dispute places a child in between his or her parents, resulting in an emotionally-charged situation for everyone. Of course,

Child Custody Arrangements: What Are The Grounds For A Change?

Child custody disputes are inherently difficult situations. Almost all parents love their children deeply and want as much time with them as possible, but unfortunately,

Artificial Insemination and Parentage

As medical reproductive technology rapidly advances, more men and women are able to become parents who otherwise may not have been able to do so.

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Abusive Relationships and Domestic Violence Laws

This past year’s news coverage of domestic violence and the National Football League has brought domestic violence to the forefront in our society. Unfortunately, for all too

Increase in Stay-At-Home Dads May Lead To a Shift in Primary Custody

Determining which parent should receive primary custody of a child when a couple divorces can be a complex process. In Illinois, child custody laws are governed by

Annulments: The Invalidity of a Marriage

Under most circumstances, when a marriage is broken beyond repair the way to end it is through divorce. However, there are limited cases where divorce

Failure To Pay Child Support Can Result in Arrest

Disputes over child support and child custody can be some of the ugliest and most complicated in family law. Unlike other areas of law, where courts’ judgments

Gestational Surrogacy: Not Quite a Form Of Adoption

Adoptions represent a wonderful opportunity to bring a family together; however, they can also present various complex legal issues. When an adoption is the result of surrogacy,

Issues Related To High Net Worth Divorces

The decision to divorce a spouse can be a difficult one to make, and it may cause a lot of mental anguish to both parties

The Role of an Adoption Lawyer in the Adoption Process

The decision to adopt a child is not only exciting for the new parents, but can be life changing to the child that is adopted.

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Contributing to a Child’s College Expenses After Divorce

While most consider January as the start of a new year, parents with college-bound high school seniors also regard this month as the prime time

Sometimes Grandparents are Entitled to Visitation Rights

While many of the custody and visitation arguments in courts are the result of divorces or disagreements between parents who were never married, that is not always

Escaping an Abusive Relationship

Domestic abuse is a serious issue that many people in relationships face throughout the United States. In fact, one website notes that every nine seconds a woman

The Importance of Saving For Retirement

With the year coming to an end, many people look forward to taking time off during the holiday season and for their highly anticipated year-end

Dealing With Divorce and Children During The Holidays

The holidays are a time to come together with family and to spend extra time with loved ones. Although meant to be a light and

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Emancipation: When Is It Time To Grow Up?

There comes a time in every adolescent’s life when he or she becomes an adult and takes on new responsibilities. It is an exciting, turbulent,

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Insights, News, & Resources From STG Divorce Law

Moving Out Of State With A Child After Divorce

Dividing Marital Property in a Divorce

Reviewing the Facts When Considering Adoption

What You Need To Know About Common Law Marriage

Avoiding Parental Kidnapping

Child Custody Arrangements: What Are The Grounds For A Change?

Artificial Insemination and Parentage

Abusive Relationships and Domestic Violence Laws

Increase in Stay-At-Home Dads May Lead To a Shift in Primary Custody

Annulments: The Invalidity of a Marriage

Failure To Pay Child Support Can Result in Arrest

Gestational Surrogacy: Not Quite a Form Of Adoption

Issues Related To High Net Worth Divorces

The Role of an Adoption Lawyer in the Adoption Process

Contributing to a Child’s College Expenses After Divorce

Sometimes Grandparents are Entitled to Visitation Rights

Escaping an Abusive Relationship

The Importance of Saving For Retirement

Dealing With Divorce and Children During The Holidays

Emancipation: When Is It Time To Grow Up?

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