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Can you just send my paperwork to the judge so they can divorce me if my soon-to-be-ex will not sign?September 27, 2022 at 11:30 AMThe short answer is no. The system of law we have here is one where both sides get a chance to have their case presented to the judge. Not everyone takes this opportunity, and some waive it, but it is the right of due process.
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Can I get an annulment in Illinois?Annulments are possible for people not validly married in the first place
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Should I hire a divorce lawyer even if my divorce is simple?Even if your divorce is simple, you should have a divorce lawyer help you.
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Legal Separation or Divorce?April 4, 2022 at 9:00 PMFor some people, a judgment of separation makes more sense than a divorce. However, there are differences between the two and they can affect you. For the purposes of this, a marriage and a civil union are treated as the same thing.
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Why lawyers are not jerks for refusing to give free adviceMarch 14, 2022 at 4:30 PMWe just don't want to give you wrong advice that hurts you.
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Do I really have to give half my retirement to my soon-to-be-ex?March 8, 2022 at 9:30 PMMaybe...If you or your soon-to-be-ex added money ot a retirment account during marriage, then it could be divided. If you can reach agreements outside of court amicably, then you control if your retirement is divided.
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How is child support determinedFebruary 24, 2022 at 1:30 PMChild support is determined by law. The calcualtions take into account the time you spend with your child.
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I want to hire the best attorneyFebruary 17, 2022 at 7:30 PMMost attorney rankings are marking gimmicks, so I gave my self a trophy
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Where do I start?February 2, 2022 at 7:00 PMSome ideas on where to start your discussions with your soon-to-be-ex
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How to tell your child or children you are getting divorcedJanuary 11, 2022 at 1:30 PMIdeas on how to tell your children before you start the process
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If I get therapy is the Court going to hold it against me?January 3, 2022 at 10:00 PMIf you need mental health help, do no let your divorce prevent you from seeking it
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Celebrating Christmas and other Holidays when you share time with your kidsDecember 8, 2021 at 7:00 PMHolidays do not have to be a battlefield
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Is it all marital property?October 20, 2021 at 6:00 PMIf you are married, the answer is, likely yes
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Is there a difference between a simple divorce and no contested or uncontested one?August 11, 2021 at 7:00 PMShort answer: No. There is no difference between a simple divorce and an uncontested one. In Illinois, the law has changed dramatically concerning divorces since I became a lawyer. When I first starting practicing, there were several grounds (reasons) f...
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HIPAA and non-medical businessesMay 28, 2021 at 6:30 PMBusiness can check vaccine status without violating HIPAA
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What is an amicable divorce?May 18, 2021 at 8:00 PMBeing open to discussions can save you tons of money
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Diivorce attorneys are too jaded to be judgyApril 4, 2021 at 6:00 PMTelling your attorney the truth is not going to get you judged
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In- person appointmentsMarch 3, 2021 at 8:30 PMWhen I might begin seeing people in person
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Law Cats and Cats practicing lawFebruary 10, 2021 at 8:00 PMThe twitterverse was afire yesterday of the attorney who appeared in a Texas Court as a cat. He had to assure the Court he was not a cat. The hearing was on Zoom and highlighted how an older attorney was very uncomfortable being on a computer and could ...
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Divorcing in 2021 might affect your taxes next yearFebruary 8, 2021 at 7:00 PMWhat your standard deduction is depends on your marital status on December 31.
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I am now offering negotated, non-litigated divorcesJanuary 19, 2021 at 6:00 PMWhen the other side has a lawyer but we all agree to work through the case without the court's help
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What is the difference between online divorce papers and a lawyer doing them for me?December 9, 2020 at 7:30 PMThe difference between do-it-yourself divorce papers and a lawyer drafting your divorce
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Divorces are divorces, or are they?November 9, 2020 at 9:30 PMWhy someone familiar with the Metro East practice of law only handles work there.
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The choices we make, or, why choosing to settle is usually betterOctober 9, 2020 at 6:00 PMLet's say you are a perfectly normal middle-class family living outside St. Louis. You have a perfectly normal house, car, job, retirements, debts and a spouse you are done with. This is the reality of about 3,500 metro-east families every year. L...
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Why I have chosen to turn down most litigationOctober 1, 2020 at 7:00 PMAs Covid-19 continues, the Courts in Illinois have reopened. Some are zoom only, some are in-person, some are a hybrid of the two. I am immunocompromised and I have chronic migraines, which can be triggered when things are too tight around my head, pull...
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Why maybe the best answer is I don’t knowApril 8, 2020 at 2:00 PMI am telling people I don't know a lot more than I used to
