You may have heard that spending too much time apart could lead to a divorce. Couples who travel a lot or work long hours may not feel very connected to one another and may not be able to build a strong, lasting relationship. But is the opposite true? Could you spend...
Month: March 2020
Transgender parents can demand accurate birth certificates for their children
Transgender people have to deal with constant microaggressions from a society that tends to erase their very existence. From official records that insist on deadnaming trans people to government and medical documents that don't recognize their real gender, there are...
Circuit Courts Still Hearing Emergency Order of Protection Cases
It is important to know that if you fall victim to domestic violence that you can act, even during the Covid-19 crisis. The circuit courts are open for emergency hearings. This means that if you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence they have the right...
Who gets the engagement ring after a divorce?
Before your marriage, you probably either gave or got an engagement ring -- and it may have been one of the most significant expenditures ever made in your relationship. That’s why couples who divorce often struggle with the question, “Who gets to keep the ring?” Here...
Illinois has a unique approach to minor children in divorce
One of the most frustrating things about trying to navigate the Illinois family law system is the amount of jargon involved. Jargon is specialized language used in a niche area that may not have a clear meaning to people outside of the industry or field that utilizes...
