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Automatic Stays in Illinois Divorce Cases
Most people think filing for divorce is the starting line, but once the process is started, it also activates a pause button. The moment a dissolution case is filed in Illinois, something important kicks in behind the scenes: it is called an automatic stay, or an...
Is It Illegal to Record a Conversation in Illinois?
We hear this more often than you would think: “I recorded it just in case I needed proof.” We understand that people are trying to protect themselves and are trying to make sure their side of the story is heard. However, in Illinois, recording conversations without...
Financial Affidavits in Illinois Divorce: The Required Form That Can Make or Break Your Case
There’s a moment in almost every divorce where things stop feeling theoretical and get very real. For most, it is once they retain, but for many, it usually happens when they are tasked with completing a financial affidavit. The financial affidavit is a document that...
Why “Later” is a Dangerous Plan: The Reality of Estate & Family Planning
We all like to think we have plenty of time. It’s a lie that we tell ourselves so we can focus on day-to-day. The truth is that life doesn't always give you a heads-up. A single phone call or one accident on the highway can change everything. In the span of a few...
Child Tax Credit Changes and What They Mean for Illinois Families
When people think about divorce or parenting plans, they think about schedules. Holidays. Child support. School pickups. Tax credits usually do not make the list, until tax season arrives. In 2026, the Child Tax Credit increased and when tax benefits increase,...
Equitable Distribution in Illinois: Why Divorce Is Not Always 50/50
We hear this all the time: “Isn’t everything automatically just split down the middle?” No. Not in Illinois. Illinois is what’s called an equitable division state. That means property is divided fairly, not automatically 50/50. Sometimes fair looks equal and...
How SALT Cap Changes Affect Illinois Family Law
If you live in Illinois, you know that property taxes and state income taxes can quickly become a heavy burden. In the past, the federal deduction for these costs, known as the State and Local Tax (SALT) deduction, was limited and left many families paying more than...
How Mortgages and Refinancing Impact Illinois Divorce
How Mortgages and Refinancing Impact Illinois Divorce Deciding who keeps the "marital home" is one of the most emotional hurdles in a divorce. While much of this desire is centered on memories and stability for children, the financial reality is often dictated by two...
Equality for Every Family Act in Illinois: What It Means for Parents and Children
The Equality for Every Family Act updates Illinois parentage laws to better reflect how families are legally formed today. The Act includes expansions to incorporate LGBTQ+ families, blended families, and families created through assisted reproduction, such as...
Employee Protections for Recording Domestic Violence in Illinois
Illinois Law Expands Domestic Violence Protections for Employees Beginning January 1, 2026, Illinois employees will have legal protection if they use a work-issued phone, computer, or other device to document domestic violence or another violent crime committed...