@import url('https://fonts.googleapis.com/css2?family=Cormorant+Garamond:wght@400;600;700&family=Montserrat:wght@400;500;600;700&display=swap'); *, *::before, *::after { box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0; padding: 0; } :root { --color-primary: #0F172A; --color-secondary: #1E293B; --color-accent: #b8841c; --color-text-primary: #0F172A; --color-text-secondary: #4B5563; --color-text-light: #9CA3AF; --color-bg-primary: #F8FAFC; --color-bg-secondary: #EEF2F6; --color-bg-card: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.96); --color-border: #E5E7EB; --color-shadow: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.08); --font-primary: 'Montserrat', sans-serif; --font-secondary: 'Cormorant Garamond', serif; --space-xs: 0.25rem; --space-sm: 0.5rem; --space-md: 1rem; --space-lg: 1.5rem; --space-xl: 2rem; --radius-md: 10px; --radius-lg: 16px; --transition-fast: 0.2s ease; --transition-normal: 0.35s ease; --transition-slow: 0.6s ease; --z-header: 10; } .dark-mode { --color-primary: #F8FAFC; --color-secondary: #1E293B; --color-accent: #c89b34; --color-text-primary: #E5E7EB; --color-text-secondary: #9CA3AF; --color-bg-primary: #0B1220; --color-bg-secondary: #111827; --color-bg-card: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9); --color-shadow: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.35); } /* Dark mode: Tailwind utility compatibility (contrast fixes) */ .dark-mode main, .dark-mode #main-content { color: var(--color-text-primary); } .dark-mode main .text-primary, .dark-mode #main-content .text-primary { color: var(--color-text-primary) !important; } .dark-mode main .text-secondary, .dark-mode #main-content .text-secondary { color: var(--color-text-primary) !important; } .dark-mode main .text-gray-700, .dark-mode #main-content .text-gray-700 { color: #E5E7EB !important; } .dark-mode main .text-gray-600, .dark-mode #main-content .text-gray-600 { color: #D1D5DB !important; } .dark-mode main .text-gray-500, .dark-mode #main-content .text-gray-500 { color: #9CA3AF !important; } .dark-mode main .text-gray-400, .dark-mode #main-content .text-gray-400 { color: #9CA3AF !important; } .dark-mode main .bg-white, .dark-mode #main-content .bg-white { background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) !important; border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) !important; } .dark-mode main .bg-light, .dark-mode #main-content .bg-light { background-color: rgba(17, 24, 39, 1) !important; } .dark-mode main .bg-gray-50, .dark-mode #main-content .bg-gray-50 { background-color: rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.92) !important; } .dark-mode main .border-gray-100, .dark-mode #main-content .border-gray-100 { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.08) !important; } .dark-mode main .border-gray-200, .dark-mode #main-content .border-gray-200 { border-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.10) !important; } html { font-size: 16px; scroll-behavior: smooth; } body { font-family: var(--font-primary); color: var(--color-text-primary); background-color: var(--color-bg-primary); line-height: 1.6; } h1, h2, h3 { font-family: var(--font-secondary); font-weight: 700; color: inherit; margin-bottom: var(--space-md); letter-spacing: -0.01em; } .text-white h1, .text-white h2, .text-white h3, .text-white h4, .text-white h5, .text-white h6 { color: #fff; } a { color: var(--color-accent); text-decoration: none; transition: color var(--transition-fast); } a:hover { text-decoration: underline; } .container { max-width: 1200px; margin: 0 auto; padding: var(--space-lg); } .card { background-color: var(--color-bg-card); border-radius: var(--radius-lg); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-shadow); padding: var(--space-lg); margin-bottom: var(--space-lg); border: 1px solid var(--color-border); } .footer { position: fixed; bottom: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; background-color: var(--color-bg-card); padding: var(--space-md); text-align: center; z-index: var(--z-header); box-shadow: 0 -4px 18px var(--color-shadow); } .dark-mode-toggle { position: fixed; top: 20px; right: 20px; background: var(--color-bg-card); border-radius: 50%; width: 40px; height: 40px; display: flex; align-items: center; justify-content: center; cursor: pointer; box-shadow: 0 2px 5px var(--color-shadow); z-index: var(--z-header); border: none; } .fade-in { opacity: 0; animation: fadeIn 0.8s ease forwards; } /* Direct Answer GEO Boxes */ .direct-answer { background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f8f9fa 0%, #ffffff 100%); border-left: 4px solid var(--color-accent); padding: var(--space-lg) var(--space-xl); margin: var(--space-xl) 0; border-radius: var(--radius-md); box-shadow: 0 4px 12px var(--color-shadow); transition: transform var(--transition-fast), box-shadow var(--transition-fast); } .direct-answer:hover { transform: translateY(-2px); box-shadow: 0 8px 24px var(--color-shadow); } .direct-answer-question { font-size: 1.25rem; font-weight: 600; color: var(--color-primary); margin-bottom: var(--space-md); font-family: var(--font-secondary); } .direct-answer-text { font-size: 1.1rem; line-height: 1.7; color: var(--color-text-secondary); padding: var(--space-md); background: rgba(184, 132, 28, 0.05); border-radius: var(--radius-md); } .direct-answer-text strong { color: var(--color-accent); font-weight: 700; display: block; margin-bottom: var(--space-sm); } .direct-answer-author { font-size: 0.85rem; color: var(--color-text-light); margin-top: var(--space-sm); font-style: italic; } .dark-mode .direct-answer { background: linear-gradient(135deg, rgba(15, 23, 42, 0.9) 0%, rgba(30, 41, 59, 0.95) 100%); border-left-color: #c89b34; } .dark-mode .direct-answer-text { background: rgba(200, 155, 52, 0.1); } @keyframes fadeIn { to { opacity: 1; } }
Serving the intellectual heart of Chicago—University of Chicago faculty, medical professionals at UC Medicine, and the diverse families who call Hyde Park home.
University salaries, sabbatical income, research grants, TIAA-CREF accounts, and tenure considerations create unique valuation challenges we understand.
Hyde Park's global community means visa status, international assets, and cross-border custody concerns are common. We coordinate with immigration counsel.
Book royalties, patent income, research IP, and consulting arrangements require specialized valuation and division approaches.
University of Chicago, Museum Campus
Historic mansions, Obama residence
Revitalizing community, Obama Center
Lakefront living, diverse families
TIAA-CREF accounts, defined benefit pensions, and supplemental retirement plans require QDROs and specialized valuation.
Academic career trajectories affect maintenance calculations. We understand the academic compensation lifecycle.
Private school costs at Lab Schools, British School, and others must be allocated fairly between parents.
Academic hiring cycles create relocation pressure. We protect parental rights when job offers arrive.
A comprehensive checklist specifically designed for your neighborhood's unique divorce considerations.
Printable checklist to track your divorce preparation progress. Covers documents, assets, and timeline considerations.
Get Your Free ChecklistYour academic career and family deserve an attorney who understands both. Start a confidential intake to discuss your situation.
Cases filed in Cook County Circuit Court, Daley Center