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Divorce

What if I cannot locate my spouse to serve with divorce papers?
How does the process of divorce begin?
Do I need to have a reason (ground) for divorce in Illinois?
What is divorce?

Property Division

How does a court determine the duration of spousal maintenance?
How does a court in Illinois determine if spousal maintenance is warranted?
What is spousal maintenance?
How will our property be divided?

LGBT Issues

What issues may be different?
What is the status of same-sex marriage in Illinois?

Prenuptial and Post-Nuptial Agreements

Is My Marital Postnuptial Agreement Enforceable?
Is My Marital Prenuptial Agreement Enforceable?
Do I need a postnuptial agreement?
What is a post-nuptial agreement?
Do I need a prenuptial agreement?
What format does a prenuptial agreement have to follow?
What is a prenuptial agreement?

Child-Related Legal Issues

Who has to pay child support and how much?
Can child support be modified in Illinois?
Can the parents agree to deviate from the child support guidelines?
Can the court deviate from the child support guidelines?
What is child support?
Who gets custody of children in the event of a divorce?
What is Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time?

Annulment

What if I have children from an annulled marriage?
What if I married someone who was already married and I did not know that?
Is there a deadline for seeking an annulment?
What if I didn’t know I was still legally married to my first spouse when I married my second spouse?
In which circumstances is it possible to seek an annulment?
What is an annulment?

Alternative Dispute Resolution

What alternative options are available?
What is alternative dispute resolution?

Domestic Violence and Orders of Protection

Why should I fight an order of protection?
Can I defend myself against an order of protection?
How can I successfully defend myself against an order of protection?
Do I have to fight an order of protection?
How effective is an order of protection?
How would my abuser know to stay away from me?
How can I protect myself from domestic violence?
Who is considered family or a household member?
What does domestic violence mean under Illinois law?

Legal Separation

Is it living separate and apart if we still live in the same household?
What is the significance of a separation agreement?
Why choose a legal separation over a divorce?
How long can I be legally separated?
What if you and your spouse can’t agree on the terms of your legal separation?
What is the difference between legal separation and divorce?
What is legal separation?

Meditation

What is Divorce Mediation?
Why Should I Consider Mediation vs. Traditional Divorce Court?
Why Should I Hire a Divorce Mediator Who Is Also a Lawyer?
Do I need to file for divorce before coming to mediation?
Does mediation work?

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