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Fall 2000 - Angel Traub Publishes The John Marshall Law Review Article
January 2008 - Attorneys Traub and Porter Receive Outstanding Service Awards
February 2008 - Chantelle Porter Publishes Article in DCBA Brief
July 2008 - Angel M. Traub and Chantelle Porter Named in DuPage County’s Eight Women to Watch
December 2013 - What Not To Wear To Court Fashion Show
July 2013 - Lombard Family Lawyer Chantelle Porter Named 30th President of DuPage Association of Women Lawyers
October 2013 - Chantelle Porter Honored at ISBA Luncheon
January 2014 - A. Traub & Associates Announces Expansion with New Office
April 2014 - Lombard Law Firm Hires Experienced Criminal Attorney
May 2014 - Lombard Criminal Lawyer Earns 2014 Inspirational Woman Award
June 2014 - Lombard Family Law Firm Relocates and Expands Office
August 2014 - Lombard Family Lawyer Appointed to Illinois State Bar Association Board of Governors
February 2015 - Lombard Family Law Attorney Named 2015 Super Lawyer
April 2015 - Margaret O'Connell's 2015 Pro Bono Service Award
February 2016 - Lombard Family Law Firm Announces New Partner
A. Traub & Associates Adds Full-Time Licensed Clinical Social Worker to Staff
A. Traub & Associates Moves to New Office in Lombard, Illinois
Attorney Margaret M. O’Connell Runs for Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County
COVID-19 Update
Congratulations to Judge Margaret "Peggy" O'Connell
A. Traub & Associates Moves to a New Office in Arlington Heights, IL
Attorney Chantelle A. Porter of A. Traub & Associates Appointed to Illinois CASA Board
Vax The Kids? A Bitter Dispute For Separated Couples
Divorced Parents Are Clashing Over COVID-19 Vaccines
Divorce attorneys brace for exes battling over kids getting COVID-19 vaccine
Chantelle Porter made an appearance on The Cleopatra’s Riches Podcast Hosted by Martha Adams
Lombard Family Law Firm Promotes Jessica Wollwage-Rymut to Senior Associate Attorney
Lombard Family Law Office Welcomes Partner Attorney Kasia Naugle
Join us on June 3rd to celebrate the installation of Angel M. Traub as DCBA President
College of DuPage Student Stories: Angel Traub
The Illinois Supreme Court has appointed Chantelle A. Porter as a Circuit Judge of the 18th Judicial Circuit
Family Law Attorney Chantelle Porter Named First Black Circuit Court Judge in DuPage County
DuPage County Family Law Attorney Angel Traub Earns Parenting Coordinator Certification
A. Traub & Associates Have 2 Attorneys Honored by Super Lawyers
Lombard Family Law and Estate Planning Law Firm Welcomes New Partner Michael J. Drabant
Lombard Family Law Attorneys at A. Traub & Associates Receive Super Lawyers Distinction for 2024
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Parental Disputes Over a Child’s Social Media Use
The Importance of a Digital Estate Plan in Illinois
Serving Divorce Papers on a Spouse Living Abroad Under the Hague Service Convention
Five Things to Do After a Parent Passes Away
Estate Planning During Natural Disasters or Pandemics
How Can a Special Needs Trust Benefit a Loved One?
Can I Get Visitation With a Child Who Is Not Mine in Illinois?
Legal Aspects of Planning Your Own Funeral in Illinois
When Exes Disagree About Homeschooling in Illinois
Business Succession Planning in Illinois Estate Plans
Does Illinois Require a Parent Education Class for Divorcing Parents?
Reasons Why an Illinois Single Parent Should Have an Estate Plan
How to Legally Terminate an Egg Donor Agreement
How Do I Choose an Agent for Medical Power of Attorney?
Can a Court Terminate My Parental Rights in Illinois?
What Is an Estate Plan, and Why Do You Need One?
Can I Continue Living With My Ex After an Illinois Divorce?
Do You Need a Trust if You Have a Will?
Tips for Dividing Your Estate Among Your Heirs
How Can I Get Divorced in Illinois If My Spouse Is Missing?
How Can I Get Sole Custody in an Illinois Divorce?
Estate Planning for Parents of Children with Disabilities
How Can You Challenge an Estate Planning Document?
Things Not to Say in Divorce Mediation
Will My Ex Go to Jail for Not Paying Child Support?
Common Grounds to Contest A Will
What Are the Pros and Cons of Open Adoption?
The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan After Divorce
Is Mediation the Right Move for My Illinois Divorce?
What Should I Know Before Adopting a Stepchild in Illinois?
Two Reasons to Give Someone Power of Attorney in Illinois
How Does Testamentary Capacity Impact Contested Wills in Illinois?
How Does an Illinois Judge Determine What Is in the Best Interest of the Child?
Is There a Home Study in an Uncontested Adoption in Illinois? 
Why Using Do-It-Yourself Estate Planning Kits is a Bad Idea 
Mistakes to Avoid When Contesting a Will 
Power Dynamics in Divorce Mediation Proceedings
Three Signs a Parenting Coordinator is Needed in a Divorce
How an Attorney Assists in Egg Donor Agreements in Illinois
Should I Contest a Will or Forget About It?
Should Single Parents Have an Estate Plan?
Keeping Costs Down When Creating a Complex Estate Plan
Understanding the Basics of Irrevocable Trusts in Illinois
How a Lawyer Can Help You Through an Uncontested Adoption 
How Is Child Support Affected by Job Loss in Illinois?
How Long Does It Take to Create an Estate Plan?
Should I Create Both a Will and a Trust for My Estate Plan?
Mistakes That Can Make a Will Legally Non-Binding
Important Considerations for DCFS Adoptions in Illinois
Common Sources of Frustration for Beneficiaries 
Understanding Civil Unions in Illinois
How Can I Protect My Parental Rights as a Father in Illinois?
What Is a Postnuptial Agreement?
How Can a Lawyer Help Me in a Contested Documents Case?
What Is a Guardian ad Litem in an Illinois Divorce?
Three Ways a Special Needs Trust May Benefit Your Family
Making Sense of Child Custody Terminology
What Are the Key Aspects of a Power of Attorney in Illinois?
Should I Use a Will and a Trust?
Mediation vs. Litigation, Which is the Right Choice for Your Divorce?
Parenting Plan Tips for Parents Who Work Irregular Hours
Understanding the Significance of Lack of Testamentary Capacity in Contested Wills
I Filled Out a Power of Attorney at the Hospital - is it Enough?
2023 Divorce Statistics You Should Know
Divorce When One Spouse is Pregnant
What Are Temporary Orders in an Illinois Divorce?
When Can Non-Parents File for Visitation Under Illinois Law?
Signs it is Time to Consider a Guardianship for Your Elderly Relative
Termination of Parental Rights in Illinois Adoption Cases
Leaving Money to a Non-Family Caregiver? Read Illinois Law First
What Should I Do If My Child’s Other Parent Is Not Following the Parenting Time Schedule?
How a Special Needs Trust Can Help You Provide for a Child With Cerebral Palsy
Five Ways a Spouse Might Hide Money During a Divorce
Advice for Fathers Going Through a Divorce
What to Know About Beneficiary Representation When an Estate is Being Improperly Handled
Steps to Take as You Prepare for Mediation
What You Need to Know Regarding Contested Wills
My Elderly Loved One is Refusing to Create a Will. What Should I Do?
What is Undue Influence, and How Does it Relate to Estate Planning? 
Hiring a Divorce Attorney 101: Red Flags to Be Mindful of When Going Through the Selection Process
Healthy Ways for Adults to Cope with Their Divorce
 Understanding the Common Problems that Can Arise During Estate Planning
What Are the Benefits of a Will Over a Trust?
Understanding the Rights of the Father During an Illinois Divorce
Understanding Living Wills and Why They Are Important
What to Know About Contested Documents in Illinois Estate Plans 
What to Know About Guardian ad Litems in Illinois
What to Know About the Benefits of a Trust Over a Will
What to Know About Civil Unions in DuPage County
What to Know if You Are a Beneficiary Seeking Legal Counsel
​​Common Mistakes When Selecting a Divorce Attorney and How to Avoid Them  
What Are the Most Common Estate Planning Mistakes? 
Ways to Help Your Children Cope with Your Divorce
Understanding Guardianships of Disabled Adults in Illinois
What Unique Challenges Do First-Responders Face During Divorce Proceedings? 
What You Need to Know About Special Needs Trusts 
What to Know About Pursuing Adoption in Illinois
What Are My Rights as a Father During a Divorce?
What Is a Living Will and Why Are They Important? 
The Legal Requirements for Surrogate Pregnancies in Illinois 
What You Need to Know When Drafting a Will or Trust in Illinois
Could You Benefit From a Small Estate Affidavit?
Can My Child Take My Last Name After My Divorce Is Finalized?
When Is a Child Old Enough to Decide Which Parent to Live With?
Consider Setting Up a Trust If You Are in One of These Five Situations
The Fives Types of Powers of Attorney in Illinois
If My Ex Leaves Me For Someone Else, Do I Still Have to Pay Alimony?
Four Challenging School Situations You May Run Into After Divorce
Do I Have to Include My Stepchildren In My Illinois Estate Plan?
The Big 4 Benefits of a Trust Over a Will
Is Legal Separation a Good Idea if We Are Not Ready for Divorce? 
3 Strategies for Preventing Disputed Documents
If My Name is Not On the Title, Do I Still Get Part of Our House in an Illinois Divorce? 
If My Name is Not On the Title, Do I Still Get Part of Our House in an Illinois Divorce? 
5 Advantages of Planning for Incapacity
How Long Do I Have to Make Alimony Payments in Illinois? 
Am I Entitled To Part of Our House in a Divorce if Only My Spouse’s Name is On the Title? 
Estate Planning When You Have Minor Children
Tips for Creating a Complete and Comprehensive Estate Plan
What To Expect From a Borderline Spouse During Your Illinois Divorce
Illinois First Responders Face Additional Challenges When Getting Divorced
What to Do if You Suspect Your Relative's Will is Not Valid
What Actually Happens When Someone is Murdered for Their Estate Money
Three Tips for Successful Summer Co-Parenting
Six Tips to Help You Get Through Your Illinois Divorce
What is Testamentary Capacity and Why Does it Matter?
Can an Illinois Divorce Lawyer Represent Both Me and My Spouse? 
What Do We Do if Our Divorce Mediation Fails? 
4 Ways to Revoke a Will in Illinois
Understanding Estate Planning Terminology in DuPage County
Can Legally Smoking Weed Affect My Rights to See My Child in Illinois? 
Estate Planning Tips in High-Conflict Family Situations
4 Reasons Young Adults Should Have an Estate Plan
Is My Spouse’s Inheritance Marital Property in an Illinois Divorce? 
Why Estate Planning is Critical for Unmarried Couples
The 2 Parts of a Comprehensive Illinois Estate Plan
Three Unique Co-Parenting Methods for Divorced Parents in Illinois 
What Happens to Digital Assets During an Illinois Divorce? 
Top 3 Estate Planning Mistakes People Make in DuPage County
How Do Special Needs Trusts Work in DuPage County?
Five Tips for Creating an Illinois Parenting Plan When You Cannot Agree 
Avoid These Three Simple Mistakes in Your Illinois Custody Dispute
Using a Prenuptial Agreement to Protect Children from a Previous Marriage
Who Counts as My Child in Illinois Inheritance Law?
What is a "Survivorship Period"?
Is Divorce in Illinois Different for Gay Couples? 
What is the Difference Between a Will and a Trust?
Will Getting Remarried Affect Child Support Payments? 
Can I Change My Attorney During a Divorce in Illinois? 
When Should I Update My Estate Plan? 
Mediation vs. Collaborative Divorce: Is There a Difference? 
Estate Planning With High-Value or Complex Assets
Parenting Tips for a Successful School Year After Divorce
Are There Different Types of Powers of Attorney?
Choosing the Right Illinois Divorce Attorney For You
What to Consider When Choosing an Executor for Your Illinois Will
What is a Living Trust in an Estate Plan? 
What is the Difference Between Custody, Parental Responsibilities, and Parenting Time in Illinois?
Can I Use an Online Legal Service to Get an Illinois Divorce?
Things to Consider When Writing Your First Will
Can I Adopt My Stepchild in Illinois?
What Is Lack of Testamentary Capacity?
Is Common Law Marriage in Illinois Legal?
What Is Undue Influence in Illinois? Part II
Four Tips for Choosing a Divorce Attorney in Illinois
What Is Undue Influence in Illinois? Part 1
What Is the Difference Between a Will and a Living Will?
How Does Alimony Work in Illinois?
Britney Spears’ Legal Battle with Her Father Puts Court Appointed Guardianships in the Spotlight
Answers to Your FAQs About Modifying Parenting Time in Illinois
Three Estate Planning Strategies to Avoid Probate in Illinois
Five Myths About Property Division in Illinois Divorce
Four Things You Cannot Do Via Will in Your Illinois Estate Plan
Filling the Gaps in Your Illinois Estate Plan
Four Tips for Opening a Conversation About Prenuptial Agreements in Illinois
Four Things to Know About Special Needs Trusts in Illinois
What You Do Not Know About Illinois Paternity Laws Could Hurt You
How Can I Disprove the Alleged Paternity of a Child in Illinois?
Things to Think About When Choosing Your Beneficiaries
Considerations for Creating an Illinois Parenting Plan
Why Would You Choose Divorce Mediation in Illinois?
Using Your Estate Plan to Prevent Sibling Estrangement
Estate Planning Tips for Cohabiting Couples in Illinois
4 Tips for Successful Co-Parenting After Your Illinois Divorce
What You Need to Know About Intestate Succession in Illinois
Recognizing the Warning Signs of Domestic Abuse
Understanding Powers of Attorney for Health Care and Living Wills
What Should I Include in an Illinois Pet Trust?
Is a Parenting Marriage a Viable Alternative to Divorce?
Comprehensive Estate Planning Can Prevent Family Disputes
Study Suggests it Can Take Years to Financially Recover from Divorce
Basic But Essential Estate Planning Steps in Illinois
Mitigating the Risk of Heart Disease or Stroke Linked to Divorce
Co-Parenting Challenges for Healthcare Workers During COVID-19
What Happens During the Illinois Probate Process?
4 Common Estate Planning Mistakes in Illinois
What if a Guardian ad Litem Is Assigned to My Child Custody Case?
How to Make the Most of Your Parenting Time After Divorce in Illinois
How Using a Living Trust to Protect Assets Can Benefit You
3 Things to Consider Before Getting Remarried in Illinois
How Can I Contest a Will in Illinois?
Complete Estate Planning: Additional Tools You May Wish to Use
Careful Estate Planning Can Stop Family Fights Before They Start
Can Child Support Be Ordered for College Expenses in Illinois?
Is a Video Will Legally Binding in Illinois?
How Long Will I Receive Spousal Support After My Illinois Divorce?
Keeping the Holidays Enjoyable After Your Illinois Divorce
Estate Planning for Same-Sex Couples in Illinois
How Can Divorce Mediation Help With the Division of Assets?
How Does Establishing Paternity Help to Secure a Father’s Rights?
Why You Still Need an Estate Plan, Even if You Do Not Have Children
How to Keep Your Children Out of Your Divorce Conflict
Additional Issues You May Want to Address in Your Parenting Plan
Common Estate Planning Concerns for Single People
How to Maintain Your Mental Health During Your Illinois Divorce
How to Account for Interest Rate Increases in Your Illinois Estate Plan
Can I Receive Spousal or Child Support During the Divorce Process?
Are You Leaving a “Tax Bomb” in Your Illinois Estate Plan?
How Often Do Couples Reconcile After a Legal Separation?
How Can I Choose a Guardian for My Minor Children?
Can I Legally Adopt an Adult in Illinois?
Estate Planning for Divorce and Remarriage
When Can Child Custody Be Challenged in Illinois?
Estate Planning Concerns in the Digital Age
Tips for Maintaining a Relationship With Your Children After Divorce
Why Is DIY Estate Planning Dangerous?
How Can My Illinois Divorce Affect My Toddler?
When Should I Contest a Loved One’s Will?
Can I Create an Estate Plan if My Spouse Will Not Help?
Should We Update Our Illinois Prenuptial Agreement?
Do I Really Need an Estate Plan If I Do Not Own Much?
What Is the Difference Between Adoption and Guardianship in Illinois?
Be Cautious of Trust Mills and Other Estate Planning Scams
Considering Your Children’s Needs in the Division of Marital Property
How to Support Your Children’s Education After an Illinois Divorce
Understanding the Emotional Elements of Trust and Estate Disputes
Establishing a Parenting Plan Through Mediation in Illinois
Why Unmarried Couples Need a Formal Estate Plan in Illinois
How Will Parental Relocation Affect Your Parenting Plan in Illinois?
4 Estate Planning Tips for Keeping Your Money in Your Family
Can Non-Biological Fathers Seek Parental Rights in Illinois?
3 Tips for Preventing Family Fights Over Your Estate Plan
How Does Your Marital Status Impact Your Illinois Estate Plan?
How Can My Social Media Use Affect My Illinois Divorce?
Why Are Liquid Assets Important for Illinois Estate Planning?
Estate Planning Options to Consider During Coronavirus
What Is a Generation-Skipping Trust and How Can It Benefit My Family?
How Do Medical Expenses Affect Child Support in Illinois?
How Can Therapy Medical Records Impact Your Illinois Divorce?
What Is a Pour-Over Will and Do I Need One in Illinois?
Can an Illinois Estate Executor Be Paid?
How to Divorce a Missing Spouse in Illinois
How Can a Testamentary Trust Benefit Me and My Family?
Can I Lose My Parental Responsibilities if I Have a Disability?
Can Substance Abuse Affect Allocation of Parental Responsibilities?
What Should an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement Include?
When Can an Irrevocable Trust Be Revoked?
How Can Digital Property Be Managed Through an Estate Plan?
How Does Unemployment Affect Child Support Payments in Illinois?
Who Gets to Keep the Family Pet Following an Illinois Divorce?
How Can I Disinherit an Heir in Illinois?
Critical Estate Planning Steps You Need to Take After Your Divorce
5 Ways to Manage Your Finances After Your Illinois Divorce
Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families
Can I Leave an Inheritance to My Pet?
How Can Parental Rights Be Terminated in Illinois?
Estate Planning Tools That Are Often Overlooked
What Are the Basics of an LGBTQ Divorce in Illinois?
How Can I Reduce the Chances of My Will Being Challenged After My Death?
What Can Child Support Payments Be Used for in a Divorce?
What if My Child Refuses Parenting Time with My Ex-Spouse?
Addressing Disputed Estate Documents Following a Loved One’s Death
5 Tips for How to Have a Strong Relationship with Your Stepchild
Now May Be the Right Time to Consider Appointing a Medical Power of Attorney
How Can Coronavirus Affect Parental Responsibilities in Illinois?
What Is the Role of an Executor in Estate Planning?
Should I Change My Last Name After My Illinois Divorce?
Obtaining Guardianship of a Spouse With Dementia in Illinois
5 Tips for Telling Your Children You Are Getting a Divorce
How a Do-Not-Resuscitate (DNR) Order Differs from Other Advance Directives
More Than Just Money: Beneficiary Responsibilities and Who Receives Them
How Are Parental Rights Established for an Unmarried Couple?
When Does a Living Will Go into Effect?
How Can Forensic Accounting Help in My Illinois Divorce?
Can I Leave an Inheritance to My In-Home Caregiver?
How Can Psychological Experts Affect Illinois Child Custody Cases?
5 Common Questions About Financial Planning Before an Illinois Divorce
DIY Estate Planning Can Lead to Major Mistakes
How Can I Collect Past-Due Child Support in Illinois?
The Basics of Estate Planning in Illinois
Tips for Deciding Between a Legal Separation and a Divorce in Illinois
Providing for a Disabled Child Through a Special Needs Trust
What Restrictions Apply to Parental Relocations in Illinois?
How Can A Power of Attorney for Health Care Help Me?
How Does a Long-Distance Parenting Plan Work in an Illinois Divorce?
Reasons to Challenge a Loved One’s Will
Four Things You Should Know About Adult Guardianships in Illinois
What Is the Process for Adopting a Stepchild in Illinois?
Why Is Establishing Paternity Important in Illinois?
What Documents Do I Need When a Loved One Dies?
Testamentary Capacity Concerns for Loved Ones with Dementia
How Can a Stay-at-Home Parent Prepare for Divorce in Illinois?
What Are My Legal Rights as a Surrogate Mother in Illinois?
Three Tips for Preventing Identity Theft After the Death of Loved One
Selecting the Right Executor for Your Estate
3 Tips for Preventing a Contentious Divorce in Illinois
Why Do I Need a Holiday Parenting Plan in My Illinois Divorce?
Open Communication Now Can Prevent Estate Disputes Later
Have You Considered Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan?
How to Handle Common Setbacks in an Illinois Divorce Case
Three Signs That Your Child is Struggling With Your Illinois Divorce
What You Should Know About Incentive Trusts
How Should I Choose My Heirs and Beneficiaries?
4 Common Sources of Conflict for Divorcing Spouses in Illinois
4 Ways to Reduce the Likelihood of a Will Contest After Your Death
Fostering a Healthy Road to Healing After Your Illinois Divorce
The Importance of Updating Your Estate Plan After a Divorce
3 Tips for Handling a Contested Divorce in Illinois
Providing for the Care of Your Children in Your Will
Tips for Understanding Child Support Income Sharing Guidelines
How Can Unwed Fathers Protect Their Parental Rights?
What Happens If I Die Without an Estate Plan?
Why Your Family Should Be Involved in Your Estate Planning Decisions
What Are My Options for Enforcing Child Support in My Illinois Divorce?
What Basic Rights Do Adoptive Parents Have in Illinois?
Four Reasons to Have an Estate Plan That Are Not All About Money
How a Simple Provision in Your Will Could Protect Your Loved Ones’ Eligibility for Aid Programs
Your Divorce Agreement Could Create Estate Planning Obligations
Who is the Legal Parent in Egg Donation Cases?
What Happens When You Pass Away Without a Will?
When Can I Adjust My Parenting Plan?
Facing a Serious Health Issue? Consider a Power of Attorney for Health Care
Comparing Wills and Trusts: Which is Right for You?
How Do I Know If My Loved One Needs a Legal Guardian?
How Does Remarriage Affect Child Support Payments in Illinois?
How Can I Obtain Child Support if I Am Unmarried in Illinois?
Can I Get Financial Help With My Adoption?
Defining Incapacitation With Regard to Estate Planning
What are the Benefits of Divorce Mediation?
Mistakes to Avoid in Your Parenting Hearing
What Is a Durable Power of Attorney?
Should You Consider a Pet Trust for Your Furry Companions?
Tips for Estate Planning with an Uncooperative Spouse
Summer: Wedding Season or Divorce Season?
Understanding the Purpose of Probate
Beware of Trust Mills and Similar Estate Planning Scams
What is an Adoption Home Study and How Can I Prepare?
Consider Using a Trust to Manage Your Estate
Common Parenting Schedules to Take into Consideration
Getting Married This Summer? Be Sure to Address These Estate Planning Concerns
What Is Child Relocation in Illinois and How Can I Get It Approved?
Comparing Estate Planning to Insurance
Legal Guardianship of a Disabled Adult
How to Be a Stepparent – Legally and Emotionally 
Questions to Ask Yourself Before Filing for Divorce
Most Common Estate Planning Misunderstandings
The Pros and Cons of Adult Guardianship
Consider Using an Advance Directive to Plan for Your Future
How to Transition into Two Homes During Divorce
Choosing the Right Person to Be Your Power of Attorney
What Do Low-Divorce States Have In Common?
What to Do If You Think Your Loved One Was Forced into Signing Their Will
Does Empty Nest Syndrome Cause Divorce?
Am I Wealthy Enough for an Estate Plan?
Paying for College as a Divorced Parent
How is Child Support Calculated in Illinois?
Why You Should Consider Hiring an Estate Planning Professional for Your Will
Eliminating Same-Sex Discrimination Within Adoption Agencies in Illinois
A Primer on Trusts for Estate Planning
Including Your Caregiver in Your Estate Plan
Considerations for Pets in Your Estate Plans
Remarrying Your Ex-Spouse: What to Consider Beforehand
What Does an Executor Do for the Estate?
How to Parent from a Distance After Divorce
What You Should Know About No-Contest Clauses
What are the Most Common Reasons for Divorce?
Special Estate Planning Considerations for Blended Families
Child Support in Illinois: Determining Payment Amounts
Be Wary of Estate Planning Scams
What Types of Adoption Are There?
How to Help Your Aging Parents with Their Estate Plans
Military Pension Law Affects Military Personnel and Former Spouses
The Most Compelling Reasons to Write a Will
What is Emotional Abuse and How Do You Escape an Abusive Relationship?
How to Choose Your Power of Attorney
Presumed Parentage and Establishing Paternity in Illinois
Estate Planning and Guardianship Considerations
Second Parent Adoption: A Common Option for Same-Sex Couples
Common Reasons People Procrastinate About Estate Planning
Stepparent Rights Before and After a Divorce
The Dangers of Dying Without an Estate Plan in Place
Pets and Divorce: Including the Puppy in the Prenup
Estate Planning Is Not Just About Wills
Blended Families: How to Adjust After Remarrying
Understanding “Undue Influence” in Estate Planning
Is Adultery Illegal, and How Does it Affect Divorce Cases?
Review and Update Your Estate Plans Every December to Ensure Accuracy
Estate Planning: The Importance of Customizing Your Plans
Understanding the Role of the Executor
The Process of Adoption By a Stepparent
The Holidays Could Be the Time to Talk With Your Family About Your Estate Plan
How Illinois Law Defines Different Types of Guardianship
Is an Incentive Trust Right for Your Estate Plan?
Getting Divorced from an Unfaithful Spouse
Reviewing Your Will After Your Divorce
Remarriage with Children: Your Role as a Stepparent
Emotionally-Charged Estate Planning Questions Are Difficult but Necessary
In Contemplation of Marriage: How to Handle the Marital Home During a Divorce
Looking After Pets in Your Estate Plan
Protecting Yourself Financially During a Divorce
Should I Assign Assets in My Estate Plan Equally or Fairly?
How to Handle a Surprise Divorce Filing
Having an Estate Plan Can Secure Your Family’s Future
The Potential Impact of Social Media on Your Divorce
Life Changes That Should Make You Review Your Estate Plan
What You Should Know About Equitable Distribution
A Will or a Living Trust: Which Is Right For You?
Spousal Maintenance and the Division of Marital Property
Estate Planning When Your Spouse Is Hesitant to Participate
The Race to the Courthouse: Does Filing First Matter in Divorce?
How a No-Contest Clause Can Strengthen and Protect Your Will
What You Need to Know About Jurisdiction After a Relocation With Your Child
Include Your Family in Your Estate Planning Discussions
Should I Move Out Before Filing for Divorce?
Can I Write a Handwritten Will?
Should You Change Your Name After Getting Divorced?
Accounting for Digital Assets in Your Estate Plan
Should You Ask for Spousal Support in Your Divorce?
Choosing the Right Executor of Your Will
Coping with Divorce: Five Strategies Suggested by Experts
Key Estate Planning Documents That Are Often Overlooked
The Basics of a Stepparent Adoption
What You Should Know About Living Trusts
Talking with Your Children About a Remarriage
Undue Influence by a Beneficiary Can Invalidate a Will
Is It Possible for Me to Have Sole Custody of My Child After a Divorce?
How a Special Needs Trust Can Protect a Disabled Loved One
Finding Hidden Assets After Your Divorce Is Finalized
Important Estate Planning Tasks for Newlyweds
Divorced Fathers in Illinois Have Little Parenting Time, According to Recent Study
What to Expect if Your Loved One Dies Without a Will
What to Do If Your Spouse Is Purposely Wasting Assets During Your Divorce
The Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Illinois
How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan, Part 4: Beneficiary Designations
How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan, Part 3: Powers of Attorney
Dissipation of Marital Assets: Knowing When Your Marriage is Breaking Down
How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan, Part 2: Trusts
Avoid These Mistakes During a High Net Worth Divorce
How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan, Part 1: Wills
Sharing Important Decisions Regarding Your Child
Clarifying the Purpose of Probate
Does My Child Get a Say During Custody Proceedings?
How to Choose the Executor of Your Will
Understanding the Changes to Illinois Spousal Support Laws
How to Seek Guardianship of a Disabled Loved One
How Second Parent Adoption Can Benefit Same-Sex Couples
Estate Planning Fatigue May Prevent Some From Taking Necessary Steps
Unique Divorce Considerations for Wives Who Make More Money Than Their Husbands
The Basics of Guardianship for a Disabled Adult
Living Separate and Apart Prior to Divorce
Top Four Reasons Most Americans Do Not Have an Estate Plan
Divorce Advice for Women
Why You Should Consider Advance Healthcare Directives
Unique Co-Parenting Methods for Divorced Parents
Estate Planning Tips for All Ages, Part Two; Older Adults
How Can Illinois Grandparents Obtain Custody of Their Grandchildren?
Estate Planning Tips for All Ages, Part One; Younger Adults
Adultery as Grounds for Divorce
What to Do If You Think Your Loved One’s Will Is Fraudulent
Young Couples Face Unique Divorce Challenges
Communication Key to Preventing Caregiver Misunderstandings
The Unexpected Positive Effects of Divorce on Children
Beware of Online DIY Wills and Trusts
How to Survive a High-Conflict Divorce
Avoid These Costly Estate Planning Pitfalls
Poor Money Management Often Leads to Divorce
How Younger Parents Can Benefit from Estate Planning
Understanding Durable Powers of Attorney
Who Gets the Children If the Worst Happens?
Five Tips to Minimize Inheritance Disputes
What You Need to Know About Parental Alienation
What Can Make a Will Invalid?
Are You Are Married to an Addict?
What Is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will?
New Year’s Resolutions for Separated Couples
Estate Planning for Unmarried Couples
This Factor May Make Your Partner More Likely to Cheat
Estate Planning End-of-the-Year Checklist
Violence in Your Own Home
Estate Planning for Blended Families
Spousal Support Simplified
Can I File a Will Contest?
Dealing with School Struggles as a Divorced Parent
What Does an Executor Do?
Why Do Women Usually Initiate Divorce?
Keep Your Living Will Up to Date
Study: Parents of Teen Girls More Likely to Divorce
What You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages, Part 2
Out of State Relocation and Child Custody
What You Should Know About Reverse Mortgages, Part 1
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New Federal Law Aimed at Protecting Seniors
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Second Parent Adoption
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The Readoption of Foreign-Born Children
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Common Mistakes People Make With DIY Estate Planning
Guardianship for Disabled Adults in Illinois
Digital Estate Planning Concerns
Protecting the Rights of Unmarried Fathers
When Should You Draft a Will?
Parenting Time Interference Presents Problems
Alternative Methods of Divorce
Parental Rights and the Illinois Adoption Act
Common Estate Planning Mistakes
Issues Facing LGBTQ Families Today
Using Pet Trusts to Care for Your Furry Friends
When a Divorce Agreement Is Rejected by the Court
Insurance Dedicated Funds May Help Avoid Certain Taxes
Keeping Assets of Sentimental Value Following a Divorce
How a Divorce Can Affect Your Estate Plan
Reinstating Parental Rights In Illinois
The Differences Between a Living Will and a Do-Not-Resuscitate Order
Domestic Violence Can Affect Parenting Time
Choosing an Executor, Agent, or Trustee
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Dos and Don'ts of Prenuptial Agreements
The Effects of Retirement on Spousal Support
Preventing Disputes Over Sentimental Assets
Understanding Marital Misconduct
Guardianship for a Disabled Adult Child
Handwritten Wills and Handwritten Changes to Wills
Determining Parental Fitness in Illinois
Changing Your Estate Plan to Account for Your Divorce
Child Abandonment in Illinois
Pro Se Divorce: Should You Divorce Without a Lawyer?
Donating Your Body to Science
The Dangers of Taking Divorce Too Lightly
Maybe He Doesn’t Hit You
Give Your Family a Voice Not a Vote Regarding Your Estate Plan
Keeping Divorce Stress Under Control
Estate Planning Can Promote Family Unity
Hidden Assets and Forensic Accounting
Divorce Tips for a Stay-at-Home Parent
Selecting Your Beneficiaries
How Personality Changes Over Time
Debunking Estate Planning Myths, Continued
Postnuptial Agreements for Stay-at-Home Parents
Debunking Estate Planning Myths
Helping Your Children Manage a Divorce
Mediation Could Help Protect Your Children
Should You Contest Your Loved One’s Will?
When to Date Again After Divorce
Why Do We Put Off Estate Planning?
Protecting Your Children During Divorce
The Basics of Trusts in Estate Planning
Protecting Your Finances in Marriage: Beware of Gold Diggers
How to Include Your Caregiver in Your Will
Divorce and Moving Out of Illinois
Helping Your Children Cope With Divorce
Protecting the Rights of Fathers
Selecting an Executor for Your Estate
Understanding Cohabitation Agreements
Unique Concerns in Gray Divorces
Special Needs Trusts Protect Assistance Eligibility
Getting Divorced? Do Not Forget About Your Estate Plan
Modifying an Existing Support Order
Choosing Your Power of Attorney
Divorce and the Family Pets
Homework Concerns for Children of Divorce
Five Difficult Questions That Highlight the Need for Estate Planning
The Problem of Hidden Assets in Divorce
Your Rights to Receive or Refuse Death-Delaying Procedures
Racing to the Courthouse: Does Filing for Divorce First Matter?
New Law Gives Beauty Workers Tools to Fight Domestic Violence
A Simple Clause Can Protect Your Heirs’ Eligibility for Assistance Programs
The Importance of Following a Parenting Plan
Changes Coming to Illinois Child Support Law
Periodically Review and Update Your Estate Plan
Three Reasons to Consider Adoption in 2017
Undue Influence Can Invalidate Estate Planning Documents
Trouble at School; How Failing Grades Can Affect Your Support Obligation
What Divorce Means for Your Health Insurance
Protecting Your Children’s Interests in Your Will
Do Not Let Holiday Shopping Affect Your Ability to Pay Child Support
Establishing Paternity Offers Benefits to a Child
Using a Trust May Limit the Reach of Probate
Dealing with Visitation Interference and Other Child-Related Problems After Divorce
Choosing Where to File Your Divorce
Prince’s Estate Suing Streaming Service Over Music Rights
Changes in Your Child’s Needs May Affect Child Support Obligations
Your Living Will and Your Quality of Life
The Basics of Spousal Support in Illinois
Blocking Your Ex From Moving Out of State With Your Child
Caring for Your Furry Friends Through a Pet Trust
What Is the Estate Tax?
The Basics of Equitable Distribution in Illinois
How Does Divorce Really Affect Children?
Remarrying in Your Golden Years
A No-Contest Clause Could Help Solidify Your Will
Protecting Your Child From an Alcoholic Parent
Adopting Your Stepchild in Illinois
Is Your Prenuptial Agreement Unfair?
Estate Planning in the 21st Century: Digital Assets and Social Media Accounts
Important Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney
Parental Alienation: What Is It and What Can You Do About It?
Four Reasons for Estate Planning That Have (Almost) Nothing to Do With Money
Reasons for Limiting Parenting Time
Does It Pay to Work Past Age 65?
Keeping the Divorce Process Amicable
Angry Texts and Emails Can Affect Your Parenting Time
The Power of a Special Needs Trust
Same-Sex Couples Encouraged to Consider Adoption, Foster Care
Potential Positives in Your Divorce
What Kind of Powers are Granted to My Health Care Power of Attorney Agent?
Summer and Winter Divorce Seasons
Cohabitation Agreements in Illinois
Which Advance Directive Options are Best for You?
A New Understanding of Child Custody and Visitation
Two Estate Planning Tools That Offer Protection for Your Disabled Loved One
Does Your Parenting Plan Need a Change?
Study Finds Divorce Rate Higher for Husbands Who Do Not Work Full-Time
Potential Roadblocks for Beneficiaries Attempting to Exercise Their Rights
Does Your Child’s Opinion Matter in a Custody Proceeding?
The Changing American Family
Alarming Domestic Violence Statistics
Do You Really Have Grounds for Contesting a Will?
Shared Parenting Time and the Right of First Refusal
Stay-at-Home Moms at a High Risk for Lifelong Poverty after Divorce
Trust Planning: The Purpose of a Trust and How to Choose a Trustee
Despite Better Laws, Parenting Rights of Fathers Are Still Lacking in Illinois
The Advantages of a Living Will in Protecting Your Interests
What Can Divorce Mediation Do for Your Family?
Getting Divorced More Likely Than Being Widowed
How to Recognize Domestic Violence
Power of Attorney for Property Basics in Illinois
Facing a Layoff? Request a Child Support Order Modification Right Away
Pension and Retirement Assets Are Usually Marital Property
Non-Parent Visitation Guidelines Following Divorce
Consider Your Reasons for Relocation
Cooperating With a Guardian ad Litem
Including the Right of First Refusal in Your Parenting Plan
No-Fault Divorce in Illinois Has Never Been Faster
Divorce Is Not a Competition
How Do Divorcing Parents Benefit From Parent Education?
Calculating Your Spousal Support Obligations
Child Support Orders and the 20 Percent Modification Rule
Mediation Is Not Always the Best Path
Cook County Judge Hits Employer With $2.3 Million in Child Support Penalties
Before You Hit Send: The Potential Danger of Text Messages
Rebutting the Presumption of Parentage
The Growing Problem of Financial Infidelity
Communication With Your Children During Your Divorce
Does Venue Matter in an Illinois Divorce?
Denying the Other Parent Access to Your Child
Domestic Abuse Hurts Men Too
New App to Help Parents With Child Support, Sharing Expenses
Limiting Spousal Maintenance Could Be Ultimately Beneficial for Women
I Changed My Mind; Can a Finalized Divorce Be Vacated?
Grandparents and Visitation in Illinois
Differences Between Guardianship and Adoption in Illinois
Effective Co-Parenting Requires Dedication and Cooperation
Illinois Appeals Court Upholds Denial of Pet Visitation
Securing Your Rights Begins with Establishing Paternity
Plan for Your Child’s College Expenses in Divorce
Negotiating an Equitable Property Settlement
Your Ex Is Getting Remarried, Now What?
Taxes, Children, and Divorce
Signs of Emotional Abuse in Your Relationship
Can You Win at Mediation?
Tips for Helping a Friend Going Through a Divorce
College Savings Plans and Divorce
Fighting in Front of the Kids
Updated Statute Presumes Parental Cooperation
Dealing with Debts after Divorce
Lifestyle Clauses in Prenuptial Agreements
New Law Looks to Expedite the Divorce Process
The Other Parent Is a Still a Parent
Is an Uncontested Divorce Right for You?
Phubbing Could Be Killing Your Marriage
Instead of Paying Child Support, He Bought Christmas Gifts
Going Through a Divorce This Holiday Season?
A New Approach to Parental Responsibilities
Special Issues in Illinois High Net-Worth Divorce Cases
Filing for an Emergency Order of Protection
You Cannot Forfeit Your Child’s Right to Child Support
A Negotiated Divorce Agreement Helps Make Life Easier
Why You Need a Lawyer for Your Amicable Divorce
Dividing Intellectual Property in an Illinois Divorce
The Awarding of Spousal Maintenance in Illinois
Safe Haven Law: Infant’s Tragic Death Was Unnecessary
Do You Qualify for a Joint Simplified Divorce?
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#divorceselfie: The New Staying Together for the Kids
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A Sad History: Same-Sex Struggles
What Needs to Happen After a Divorce
Divorce Advice That May Do More Harm Than Good
Child Representation: Attorney for the Child and the Child Representative
Baby Before Marriage No Longer Increases Divorce Risk
Illinois Eliminates At-Fault Divorce
Dating After Divorce: Consider the Children
Understanding the Potential Impact of Social Media
Child Representation: The Guardian ad Litem
How Does Annulment Work in Illinois?
Illinois Child Removal Laws Changing
Be Wary of Dating During Divorce
A Prenuptial Agreement Can Protect Your Children’s Inheritance Rights
Homework for Children with Two Homes
We Are Getting Divorced and My Spouse Is Spending All Our Money!
My New Spouse Wants to Adopt My Children
"Life is Short" but He May Be Telling the Truth
Moving In with a New Partner May Terminate Spousal Maintenance Eligibility
Property Division in Divorce: I Get Half of Everything, Right?
Separation Requirement Reduced for No-Fault Divorce
Harmful and Helpful Technological Impacts During Divorce
Considering a Divorce in Illinois? Important Questions to Ask Yourself
Right of First Refusal for Child Custody Cases
The Dangers of Verbal Agreements in Divorce Proceedings
Related Adoption: Family First
New Law Would Eliminate At-Fault Divorce
What to do After Separation but Prior to Divorce
Parental Communication in Custody and Visitation Arrangements
Filing for Divorce: Does it Matter Who Files First?
Prenuptial Agreements: Share the Love and Protect the Future
Denial of Paternity in Illinois
Helping Your Teen Deal with Your Divorce
He Stopped Following Our Divorce Agreement
Am I Entitled to Visitation as a Grandparent?
Do My Child’s Wishes Matter in a Custody Case?
Division of Property Continued: Equitable Distribution
Division of Property: What are Marital Assets?
Choosing a Mediator for Your Divorce
Reasons Your Prenuptial Agreement May Not Be Valid
Parental Alienation: What Are My Options?
Be Wary of Informal Custody Agreements
Do You Know What Reason to State for Your Divorce?
Spousal Support Laws in Illinois Permit Fixed-Term Maintenance
He Is Not Paying Child Support; What Can I Do?
Should You Change Your Name Back after Divorce?
Your Responsibilities in the Divorce Process
Romantic Comedies May Stave Off Divorce
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Moving Out of State With Your Child
Mediation and Divorce: A Lower Stress Alternative
Working Through Child Visitation Issues
Study Finds Low Divorce Rate among Medical Professionals
Child Support Modification to Meet Evolving Needs
Couples May Find Security in Postnuptial Agreements
Calculating Your Child Support Obligation in Illinois
A Prenuptial Agreement May be Right for You
Irreconcilable Differences and No-Fault Divorce in Illinois
Three Possible Divorce Benefits for Women
Impending Divorce and the Kiss of Death for Relationships
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Dealing With False Domestic Violence Allegations
Some May Be Genetically Predisposed to Infidelity
Reasons to Consider a Divorce Attorney
Oscar-Winning Men May Be More Prone to Divorce
Expert Suggests Equal Shared Custody May Not Be Ideal
Group Works to Educate about Safe Haven Law
Hiding Assets: Warning Signs He Might Be Keeping Secrets
Weight Gain after Divorce More Likely for Men
New Research Disputes Falling Divorce Rate
The Changing Landscape of Illinois Spousal Maintenance
Amendment to Illinois Adoption Act Broadens Adoptee Accessibility of Information
People Suffering from Mental Disorders Have Higher Divorce Rate
Chicago Expands Domestic Violence Pilot Program
Child Custody Modification In DuPage County
Learning the Language of Adoption: Advice from the AAP and the DCFS
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The Changing Face Of Marriage Dissolution
Divorce Stress Linked to Hair Loss in Women
Hidden Assets Hurt the Divorce Process
Study Finds Link Between Bad Marriage and Bad Heart
Many States Fail to Make the Grade in Shared Child Custody Statutes
Post-Divorce Check List
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The Power Within Marriage: Tips for Maintaining a Balanced Marriage
Divorce By Publication
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Protecting Inheritances in Divorce
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Birth Parents: Surviving the Emotional Complexities of Adoption
Illinois Right of First Refusal
What is the Cost of Adoption?
Money Topics Engaged Couples Should Discuss
Three Cs Of Mediation
Child Support Basics in Illinois
Legal Issues Parents of Children Born Out-of-Wedlock May Face
What Happens to the Children when Same-Sex Families Break Up?
The Breakdown of Communication Does Not Necessarily Dominate Divorce
Study: Wedding Sticker Shock May Contribute to America’s Alarming Divorce Rate
Protecting Yourself Against Financial Threats in Divorce
Equitable Property Division in Illinois Divorce
Declining Illinois Unemployment Numbers: Promising News for Marriages
The Benefits of Divorce
Research: Divorce May Lead to Depressive Episodes
Divorce or Dissolution of Marriage: Illinois Linguistics of Filing for Divorce
Tips for Getting Along with a Co-Parent
When Divorce Effects on Children Leads to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice
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Signs Your Marriage May be in Trouble
The Benefits of an Illinois Prenuptial Agreement
The Hague Convention and Illinois Adoption
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Third Time a Charm? Confronting the Challenges of Consecutive Marriages
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Domestic Violence Victims and Divorce
Troubling Illinois Domestic Violence Victim Statistics
How Divorce Affects Children
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Chicago has Most Online Users on Cheating Dating Website
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Dating After Divorce: How to Inform Your Kids About Your Decision to Begin Dating
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The New Trend of Social Media Clauses in Prenups
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The Perils of DIY Online Divorce
Assistance Available for all Illinois Family Members of Divorce
Cohabitation Before Marriage: Setting the Ground Rules
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Should You Go Back to Your Maiden Name after Divorce?
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Divorce and Your Illinois Marital Home: Your Two Options Under State Law
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New Trends in Adoption: For All the Right Reasons
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Stopping Spousal Support Payments
How to Agree to Disagree with Your Ex’s Parenting Style
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Half of Internationally Adopted Children Born in Asia
Protecting Your Marriage from Toxic In-Laws
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Infidelity: A Leader in the Divorce Blame Game
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Complaining about Your Ex Publicly Could Affect Your Divorce Settlement
Initiating Divorce: Who Makes the Call?
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Sibling Visitation Rights in Illinois
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Disability, Divorce and a Dependable Illinois Divorce Attorney
Top Ten Countries Achieving Medal Status in Divorce
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Finding Your Happy Days: Divorce American Style
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Common Predictors of Divorce
The Divorce Season: January through March
Marital Myths: Breaking Traditional Marital Laws to Ensure Everyday is Valentine’s Day
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Divorce and Your Health Care: Your Legal Rights
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Surviving the Holidays After a Divorce
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Joint Custody in Illinois
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Postnuptial Agreements in Illinois
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Dating as a Single Parent
Abusive Relationships
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New Concept in Wedlock: The "Wedlease"
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Federal Judge Cites International Treaty in Custody Battle
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Domestic Violence: the Basics
Divorce Can Literally Break Your Heart
Immigration, Naturalization, and Divorce
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Children's Questions About Divorce
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Child Custody in Illinois
Recovered Addict Adopts her own Children
Facebook and Divorce Linked in Recent Research Study
Claiming Social Security Benefits After Divorce
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Church’s Impact on Children of Divorce
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Closed Divorce Cases for the Rich and Famous
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Mediation Basics
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Requirements for Fault & No-Fault Divorce in Illinois
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