Divorce: money and kids

January 8, 2012

When someone asked me “When is the best time to get divorced?,” I ask them “When do you want to start moving on with your life?” There are many reasons people delay a divorce. Anxiety is chief among them. However, delay can often increase anxiety  - as a lack of information normally does. The broadest [...]

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Nice divorce attorneys? Yes!

December 28, 2011

I’m often surprised by the reaction I get from people after meeting with me to talk about their divorce. Not too long ago, after chatting with me someone actually said “You’re a nice guy for a lawyer.” The sense of shock in his voice was palpable. From what I can tell, people often wonder if [...]

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Parent violating a visitation order? Don’t stand for it!

December 24, 2011

If the the other parent is violating a visitation order, you can take action to protect your rights to see your child. If you are having a problem with visitation interference, contact me, Chicago, Evanston and Schaumburg child custody lawyer David Wolkowitz. I may be able to help. Further, you might want to see my previous posts entitled “Court [...]

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How long does a Chicago divorce take? Divorce time FAQ.

December 20, 2011

As a Chicago divorce attorney, I’m often asked the question “How long does a divorce take?” While it is impossible for any attorney to give an exact answer – particularly one who is simply writing this post – you might keep in mind the following points covered in the below “Divorce time FAQ.” What’s the [...]

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Interestate Child custody jurisdiction: UCCJEA “judicial teleconference” is critical

December 15, 2011

Parents involved in an interstate child custody dispute face critical issues. One immediate concern is the judicial teleconference mandated by the Illinos Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, or UCCJEA. What happens there can completely alter the course of an Illinois child custody case. The Illinois UCCJEA (750 ILCS 36/101 et seq.) is used by [...]

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Illinois child support: the basics

December 12, 2011

Whether you might be paying child support or receiving it on behalf of your child, there are certain basics facts you need to know about child support in Illinois.  As an Illinois child support attorney, I’ve put together this overview of the Illinois law on child support as reflected in Section 505 of the Illinois Marriage and [...]

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Yes, I’m a Schaumburg Divorce Attorney

December 9, 2011

Some Illinois family law attorneys demand that clients come to their offices. However, at my family law attorney philosophy suggests that I’m a bit different. Though I often refer to myself as a Chicago divorce attorney, I’m also an Schaumburg divorce attorney because I meet Schaumburg residents at their choice of locations. Contact me, Schaumburg [...]

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Yes, I’m an Evanston Divorce Attorney!

December 4, 2011

Some Illinois family law attorneys demand that clients come to their offices. However, at my family law attorney philosophy suggests that I’m a bit different. Though I often refer to myself as a Chicago divorce attorney, I’m also an Evanston divorce attorney because I meet Evanston residents at their choice of locations. Contact me, Evanston [...]

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Who’s the Best Divorce Attorney in Chicago?

December 2, 2011

Are you looking for the best divorce attorney in Chicago? I have some answers for you . . . but it’s not that Illinois family law attorney David Wolkowitz is the best divorce lawyer in Chicago.  The bottom line is that you’d probably be better served by efficiently managing your divorce, and perhaps considering an [...]

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The Crime of Visitation Interference in Illinois

November 26, 2011

Visitation interference is common in Illinois child custody disputes. It is also a crime in Illinois pursuant to Section 10-5.5 of the Criminal Code of 1961 (720 ILCS 5/10-5.5). Aside from committing a crime, a person who interferes with visitation would most likely be in violation of a court order; for more information about getting [...]

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