Common Questions About Illinois Child Support

When a divorcing couple has children, it is common for child support to become a concern. Often, even after a divorce case is finished, questions

How Does Social Media Affect Your Divorce Case?

The way you use social media can have a direct impact on your divorce case. New social networks and apps are constantly capturing people’s attention

Do Illinois Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?

When parents split up, the grandparents of the child rarely get any voice in the process of determining custody. However, the relationship between a child

Illinois Law and International Custody Disputes

With the spread of technology and the increase of globalization, families often find themselves spread all over the globe. When there is a custody dispute, making

Illinois Family Law Changes: Should I Wait To File For Divorce?

Major changes to Illinois’ family law will take place January 1, 2016. Changes include the elimination of the fault-based divorce system and a revamped approach

How Does A Divorce Work When The Spouses Live In Different States?

Getting a divorce can be complicated, especially when spouses live in different states. Just as you only get married in one state, you also only

Factors That Affect Alimony During Dissolution Of Marriage

When seeking a divorce in Illinois, most separating partners have questions about alimony—payments that are paid to the financially dependent spouse by the financially independent

What Is The Standard For Being An Unfit Parent For Child Custody In Illinois?

During a contentious custody dispute, one party may accuse the other of being an unfit parent. The term “unfit parent” can be used in casual conversation

Divorce and the Family Business

Sometimes, a divorce does more than break up a family. If either spouse is a business owner, a divorce can dramatically impact the day-to-day operations,

Can You Have Custody of the Family Pet in an Illinois Divorce?

Divorces are difficult. Sometimes the things that once brought a couple closer, and were the source of great happiness, can be the sources of bitter

Sorting Out Commingled Property in an Illinois Divorce

Illinois law requires judges in divorce cases to equitably divide marital property. Therefore, a judge must first decide which property is marital property and which property is separate

STG Divorce Law Firm Moves to Naperville Office

STG Divorce Law is proud to announce that we have moved our main office from Wheaton to Naperville. Conveniently, we are only 5 minutes from

Finding Hidden Assets in a Divorce

A couple seeking a legal separation or divorce must divide property in a manner that is considered equitable. Sometimes, a couple will be able to

Ashley Madison Hack and Divorces: A Legal View

Ashley Madison, an online dating service and social networking service, is marketed to people who are married or in a committed relationship for casual encounters,

Facilitating Stepparent Adoptions in Illinois

When a stepparent attempts to adopt a child in Illinois, the adoption process is much easier than trying to adopt a stranger. However, although the process is

Family Law Update Part IV: S.B. 57, Child Support, College Expenses and Maintenance

In many states across the United States, including Illinois, whether or not parents are married, they are required to support the children they bring into this world. Senate

Family Law Update Part III: S.B. 57 and Changes to Child Custody

One of the biggest changes ushered in by Senate Bill 57 is in relation to child custody. As the law stands in Illinois today, courts handle child custody

Reproductive Technologies Raise Sticky Family Law Issues

Science has paved the way to parenthood for many couples who otherwise never would have had the experience. Fertility issues can be devastating, and the

Is A Concealed Prior Marriage Grounds For Annulment?

People make the final decision to divorce for several different reasons—infidelity, a dispute over financial resources, or a dispute over how the children in a

My Ex-Spouse Is Not Complying With the Divorce Judgment or Order

Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult parts of a person’s life. For many people, once the divorce itself is over

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