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  • Uncontested Divorce: One-stop Shop

    As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I’ve got one word for people who don’t want to needlessly spend money on a lawyer. And that word is “sane.” I’m dedicated to helping people get an affordable divorce in Chicago, and elsewhere in Illinois.

    Who can get an uncontested divorce?

    An uncontested divorce can work regardless of income level, kids, or property issues. “It’s a myth that an uncontested divorce is only for people of modest means.  The other week, a neurosurgeon contacted me about the process.

    Whether you are a high net worth family or not, an uncontested divorce in Illinois might be an option.

    Benefits of an Uncontested divorce

    An uncontested divorce is almost always immensely less expensive and faster than one where the spouses fight it out. Divorce is about moving on with life. And often the easiest way to do that is to come to agreement and to put the past behind you. Many people can hire a lawyer for a flat-fee for an uncontested divorce.

    My clients benefit from the efficiency of the process I use. I provide documents either by mail or electronically, and in an uncontested divorce, my client usually only has to appear in court once – when the divorce is granted. The divorce might take only one month.

    Lawyer provides information about uncontested divorce

    UncontestedDivorceInIllinois.com will not provide legal advice, but instead will help arm people with useful information and direct them to a divorce lawyer and Illinois family law attorney. Visitors will also be able to submit questions and have them answered by an Illinois family law attorney and Chicago divorce lawyer.

    Questions that will be addressed include:

    1. What is the process of an uncontested divorce in Illinois?
    2. Can we both use the same lawyer in an uncontested divorce?
    3. How long does a divorce take?
    4. How do I find an uncontested divorce lawyer?
    5. What are the main issues we need to agree on?
    6. How is property and debt divided?
    7. What do we do about the house, and do I need an Illinois real estate lawyer?
    8. How much child support should be paid in Illinois?

     Warning: “Online divorce” nonsense

    People should be warned against using online websites to complete divorce documents without the assistance of a lawyer. Using a website to create legally binding documents can lead to what I call divorce déjà vu – problems the spouses think they solved, but instead, may rear their ugly heads years later. Instead of creating problems by trying to use a website as a lawyer, I can assist people with an affordable uncontested divorce so they can try to move on with life with less stress.

  • Child custody: FAQ on child representatives and GAL

    As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I know the process of litigating a child custody dispute in Illinois can be confusing to parents. In Chicago, where there are serious child custody disputes the judge will often appoint a child representative or guardian ad litem (GAL). I wrote this article to help explain those two concepts. (more…)

  • Divorce in Chicago: Financial disclosure basics

    As a Chicago divorce lawyer, I find many people who want to get a divorce in Illinois are confused about handling financial matters.  While people generally think they will split some property when they get divorce, financial discovery in divorce is more often a foreign concept. It can lead to some confusion.

    Put simply, financial discovery is the process by which each spouse ascertains the financial assets of the other spouse, and the marriage as a whole.  Basically, it’s gathering financial evidence. I wrote this FAQ on financial discovery in Illinois divorce to help people understand what will be necessary during a divorce.

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