You may have only one chance to investigate and settle the assets in your Chicago divorce. If you fail to conduct formal discovery before settling, you may not be able to change the terms of the settlement in the future. One of the more important legal realities of which the public may be unaware is that a property settlement in a divorce is generally permanent and irreversible in Illinois. Formal discovery is the process by which attorneys for the parties gather and confirm important information relevant to the divorce case.
Order of Protection for Domestic Violence
Unfortunately, some Chicago divorces or Chicago child custody disputes involve domestic violence. When domestic violence, or the threat of domestic violence, occurs a victim may petition the court for an order of protection. An order of protection is a court order...