Divorce Decoded
Expert insights on Illinois divorce, child custody, and family law from Chicago attorney Jonathan D. Steele. Practical guidance on property division, spousal maintenance, parenting time, and navigating Cook County courts. Updated regularly with the latest case law and legislative changes.
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Gray Divorce on the Rise: What High-Profile Splits Teach Us About Late-Life Separation
Illinois HB 3247 and LGBTQ+ Children: How the Safe Schools Act Intersects with Custody Law
DuPage County Court Restructuring: What It Means for Your Family Law Case
Chief Judge Beach Restructures Cook County Domestic Relations: What It Means for Family Law Litigants
How Is Maintenance (Alimony) Calculated in Illinois? ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
How to Avoid or Minimize Maintenance in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency & Digital Assets in Illinois Divorce ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Child Support with 50/50 Custody in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Forcing the Sale of a Home in Illinois Divorce ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Maintenance Buyout in Illinois Divorce ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Trusts and Marital Assets in Illinois Divorce ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Unmarried Couples & Property Division in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Orders of Protection & Child Custody in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Child Endangerment & Custody Rights in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Found Out Child Is Not Mine in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Foreign Marriage & International Divorce in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Power of Attorney vs Guardianship in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Curfew Laws for Children in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Fraudulent Conveyance & Hidden Assets in Illinois Divorce ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Enforcing a Divorce Judgment in Illinois ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Substantial Change in Circumstances for Divorce Modifications ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Stay-at-Home Parents & Homemakers in Illinois Divorce ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Car & Vehicle Division in Illinois Divorce ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Immigration & Deportation Issues in Illinois Divorce ⚖️ - Updated Dec 2024
Bonuses & Commissions in Illinois Divorce: How Courts Divide Variable Income
Dissipation of Marital Assets in Illinois: Proving Your Spouse Wasted Money
Divorce Jurisdiction & Venue in Illinois: Which Court Handles Your Case
Illinois Divorce Preparation Checklist: 50 Steps Before Filing
Should You File for Divorce First in Illinois? Strategic Advantages
How to File for Divorce in Illinois: Complete 2024 Guide
Imputed Income in Illinois Divorce: When Courts Assign Earning Capacity
Mental Health & Child Custody in Illinois: What Courts Consider
Modifying Child Support After Income Increase in Illinois
How Remarriage Affects Alimony in Illinois
Retirement & Divorce in Illinois: Pension, 401k, Social Security
Substance Abuse & Child Custody in Illinois: What Parents Need to Know
Temporary Maintenance (Alimony) in Illinois Divorce
Can You Overturn an Unfair Divorce Settlement in Illinois?
Voluntarily Unemployed Spouse in Illinois Divorce
Uncontested Divorce in Illinois: Complete 2024 Guide
No-Fault Divorce in Illinois: What 'Irreconcilable Differences' Really Means
Illinois Divorce Residency Requirements: 90-Day Rule Explained
Illinois Divorce Waiting Period: How Long Does Divorce Actually Take?
Illinois Divorce Filing Fees by County (2024 Updated)
Pro Se Divorce in Illinois: Filing Without a Lawyer
Divorce Discovery in Illinois: Interrogatories, Depositions & Subpoenas
QDRO in Illinois Divorce: Dividing Retirement Accounts Correctly
Guardian ad Litem in Illinois Custody Cases: What Parents Need to Know
Grandparent Visitation Rights in Illinois: When Courts Grant Access
Relocation with Children After Illinois Divorce: Move-Away Rules
Domestic Violence & Divorce in Illinois: Protective Orders and Custody
Order of Protection in Illinois Divorce: Emergency, Interim & Plenary
Finding Hidden Assets in Illinois Divorce: Investigation Tactics
Business Valuation in Illinois Divorce: How Courts Value Companies
Dividing Debt in Illinois Divorce: Credit Cards, Mortgages & Student Loans
Tax Implications of Divorce in Illinois: Alimony, Property & Filing Status
Military Divorce in Illinois: SCRA, Pensions & Unique Challenges
Legal Separation vs. Divorce in Illinois: Key Differences Explained
Annulment in Illinois: Grounds, Process & When It Applies
Illinois Curfew Laws for Minors: What Parents Need to Know in 2024
Legal Age to Leave a Child Home Alone in Illinois: Complete Guide
How Old to Babysit in Illinois: Legal Age Requirements Explained
False DCFS Reports in Illinois Divorce: Fighting Weaponized CPS
Can My Spouse Read My Text Messages in Illinois? Digital Privacy in Divorce
Recording Conversations with Your Spouse in Illinois: Eavesdropping Laws
Can My Spouse Access My Email and Social Media? Illinois Divorce Privacy
GPS Tracking Your Spouse in Illinois: Legal or Stalking?
Can Parents Track Their Child's Phone in Illinois? Custody & Privacy
Social Media Evidence in Illinois Divorce: What Courts Allow
Hidden Phone Apps & Secret Communication in Illinois Divorce
Can I Open My Spouse's Mail in Illinois? Legal Consequences
Can I Change the Locks on My Spouse in Illinois?
Can I Stop Paying Bills During Divorce in Illinois?
Can I Date During My Illinois Divorce? Legal & Strategic Risks