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Top Reasons to Choose Mediation for Your Divorce

There are many paths to divorce. No single method is “right.” Instead, there is only what is right for you and your marriage. Yet many

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Parents Choosing Surrogacy Should Understand Their Legal Rights

Families can grow in a number of ways. All of them are beautiful, but some can be extremely complex. Surrogacy is one such method. Full

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Divorce Basics: Should You Keep Your Ex's Last Name After Divorce?

Many of the decisions you make during divorce are guided, overseen, or regulated by law. In contrast, the decision of whether or not to keep

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Know What To Do In Case Domestic Violence Occurs

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness month, so being mindful of those who are victims of domestic violence is important. A way to stay involved is to

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Illinois Offers Workplace Protection For Victims Of Domestic Violence

Each year, more than 10 million women and men experience physical abuse from an intimate partner. That amounts to about 20 victims per minute. Many

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Selling The Family Home In Divorce

Of all the assets that couples collect during their marriage, the family home is often one with the greatest sentimental value. It is where countless

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Protecting Yourself From Domestic Violence During Divorce Proceedings

Domestic violence can affect anyone. It does not care about race, age, religion, station, gender, or income level. Worst of all, when domestic violence and divorce mix,

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Three Reasons To Get A Financial Advisor During Your Divorce

If you’re going through a high net worth divorce, it’s essential to have a financial advisor on your team. Here are three reasons why.

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Handling Credit Card Debt In A Divorce

Most individuals own at least one credit card, and it is not uncommon to accumulate a significant amount of debt on these accounts. Therefore, if

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Turning Parenting Time Into A Smooth Process

Creating and maintaining parenting time, also known as a visitation schedule, can be difficult. Young children may not understand the process at first, and no matter

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Planning and Preparation For Your New Beginning After Divorce

Our wedding was a wonderful day from what all of the pictures show. Yet somewhere between your marriage date and now, something went awry. Neither

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Child Custody and Tax Dependency Exemptions

There are often numerous decisions upon which divorcing parents need to agree. If agreements are not made, then a family court judge will make the

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Coping With Losing Your Allocation of Parental Rights Case

Finding out that a judge is not going to give you what you want in an allocation of parental rights case can be emotionally devastating. You may

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What Goes Into The Allocation Of Parental Responsibilities?

When parents split up in Illinois, a family law court no longer awards one side custody of the children. Instead, the court allocates parental responsibilities. Therefore, it is

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How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce and Custody Cases

Domestic violence is often an issue in family law cases. Illinois has a system of laws to help protect victims of domestic violence and their children. Emotions

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Getting Modifications After A Divorce

After a divorce is final, conflicts may continue or new issues may arise that make it necessary for the parties to go back to court.

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Settling a Divorce Before The Trial: What You Should Know

The outcome of a divorce case is often uncertain. Moreover, it can be expensive to litigate all of the issues—property division, child custody, spousal support,

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

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Insights, News, & Resources From STG Divorce Law

Top Reasons to Choose Mediation for Your Divorce

Parents Choosing Surrogacy Should Understand Their Legal Rights

Divorce Basics: Should You Keep Your Ex's Last Name After Divorce?

Know What To Do In Case Domestic Violence Occurs

Illinois Offers Workplace Protection For Victims Of Domestic Violence

Selling The Family Home In Divorce

Protecting Yourself From Domestic Violence During Divorce Proceedings

Three Reasons To Get A Financial Advisor During Your Divorce

Handling Credit Card Debt In A Divorce

Turning Parenting Time Into A Smooth Process

Planning and Preparation For Your New Beginning After Divorce

Child Custody and Tax Dependency Exemptions

Coping With Losing Your Allocation of Parental Rights Case

What Goes Into The Allocation Of Parental Responsibilities?

How Domestic Violence Impacts Divorce and Custody Cases

Getting Modifications After A Divorce

Settling a Divorce Before The Trial: What You Should Know

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

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