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How Effective are Court Orders of Protections?
End Domestic Violence The recent shooting deaths of three women at a popular day spa in the Milwaukee area that were committed allegedly by the estranged husband of one of the victims has triggered a...
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Best Interest of Children – Guardian Ad Litems vs. Child Representatives
GAL vs. Child Rep If you are divorcing and have children – a Child Representative (Child Rep) or Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) may be assigned at the court’s discretion to act on behalf of the minor...
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When to Consider a Prenuptial Agreement
Prenuptial Agreements A prenuptial agreement, also known as a premarital agreement, is a contract between two people who are to be married. A “prenup” typically spells out what each person owns, as...
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Surviving Your Divorce – 10 Ways To Get Started (Part Two)
Surviving Your DivorcePart 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,...
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Michael Craven Presenting at Divorce University
The Lilac TreeDivorce University As a Chicago Divorce Attorney, I am honored to, once again, be presenting at the Lilac Tree’s upcoming Divorce University on Sunday, April 21, 2013 at the Hilton Garden...
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How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in Chicago
How to Choose aChicago Divorce Lawyer The marriage may have been a disaster, but going through a divorce without an attorney can be even worse. To help ensure that you will be treated fairly during...
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Dual 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...
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Dual 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....
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Moving out of State with Kids Under Illinois Family Law
Moving Kids Out ofState and Divorce Child custody is one of the most important and difficult issues in Illinois divorce law. It becomes even more complex when a divorced parent with custody wants to...
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Landmark Ruling for Illinois Civil Unions
DOMA Struck Down On June 26, 2013, in the landmark ruling of United States v. Windsor, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”). In place since 1996, DOMA restricted...
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Update on Illinois Removal Cases
Child Custody & RemovalTo Include Mediation I recently wrote about removal under Illinois family law, and wanted to share an important update on that topic. On July 1, the Illinois Supreme Court...
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Chicago 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...
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Chicago 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...
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Chicago 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...
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Facebook 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 ArticleIf We Divorce, What Will Happen to Our Family Owned Business?
Today Christopher P. Casey and James M. Godbout from the Chicago office of Stout Risius Ross, Inc. share their personal thoughts on what happens to family businesses when getting divorced: Family...
View ArticlePaying for College when Parents are Divorced
As the father of a child in college, and of another in high school applying to colleges, I realize how stressful the college application process can be for the entire family. However, speaking as a...
View ArticleDanny DeVito and Rhea Perlman’s Surprise Decision to Separate
Danny DeVito and Rhea Perlman have announced their separation after 30 years of marriage. To many fans, the announcement from this couple, known for the longevity of their marriage, came as a shock....
View ArticleHow Effective are Court Orders of Protections?
The recent shooting deaths of three women at a popular day spa in the Milwaukee area that were committed allegedly by the estranged husband of one of the victims has triggered a great deal of...
View ArticleDual Citizenship and Divorce (Part One)
As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I have directly handled Illinois divorce cases and family law matters involving dual citizenship. These cases essentially involve the situation in which one, or both,...
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