Divorce - Issues While the Divorce Case is Pending

Discovery is the legal procedure that entitles you to find our the facts and figures. Formal discovery will help you find out about your spouse's income and assets. A spouse must answer certain questions under oath. While discovery can be time consuming and expensive, it is important–especially … [Read more...] about Divorce Discovery

It is difficult and sometimes impossible for a divorcing couple to live under the same roof. Yet Illinois divorce law only allows the court to evict a spouse from the marital home under certain conditions. In Illinois, the court cannot order your spouse to live somewhere other than the … [Read more...] about Eviction from the Marital Home

If you are being abused or seriously harassed you may obtain a court order ordering your spouse not to come in contact with you. In Illinois, an order of protection can be obtained on an emergency basis without notice to your spouse-under certain circumstances. What is an Order of … [Read more...] about Orders of Protection in Illinois

Help While Court Proceedings are Pending You do not always have to wait until the divorce case goes to trial to get some relief.  The court can enter temporary orders regarding child custody / visitation (now known as allocation of parenting time and parental responsibilities) as well as child … [Read more...] about Temporary Relief in Illinois Divorce and Parentage Cases