Divorce

5 Common Divorce Myths You Might Believe Too

Too often, when contemplating divorce, people believe some common divorce myths that are seemingly based on common sense.  However, the facts are often different than what people think.  It can be detrimental to your case if you enter into divorce proceedings without...

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Filing An Appearance In An Illinois Divorce

If you have been sued in an Illinois divorce case, a Sheriff deputy, process server or other authorized person could serve you in person with the Petition and Summons (the "divorce papers"). The Sheriff deputy or process server might serve you at your workplace or in...

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Chicago Divorce – Step Three

In previous blog entries, we have briefly summarized Steps One and Two in the usual Chicago divorce process. At this point in the Chicago divorce process, the parties will exchange financial disclosure statements. To have the best Chicago divorce process possible a...

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Chicago Divorce – Step Two

In a previous blog entry, we discussed Step One in the usual Chicago divorce process. Of course, some cases may require different steps but this blog provides a general overview of the Chicago Divorce process. At this point, one spouse’s attorney has filed the...

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Business Interests In A Divorce

When a spouse owns a business the business may be a marital asset. In a Chicago divorce, if either party has an interest in a business that business can be appraised and if it is a marital asset it may be equitably distributed between the spouses. The value of the...

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Gay Divorce in Chicago

A party to a same sex Chicago divorce may benefit from seeking counsel from an attorney who has stayed abreast with the recent changes to the law. Chicago divorce attorney Tanya Witt has represented parties in gay divorces. The dissolution of same sex unions in...

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