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Answers to Questions Concerning Divorce in Illinois

by Michael J. Cummins on Aug. 31, 2017

Divorce & Family Law 

Summary: Answers to Questions Concerning Divorce in Illinois

Knowledge is Power

PictureDivorce is hard enough. Don't take chances when it comes to representation.

If matters have come to the point where you are considering divorce (or as it is now called, “dissolution of marriage”), you may have many questions that need to be answered.

When you reach out to me directly, I will give you the benefit of my 38 years practicing law.  I’ll answer your questions without charge or obligation.  

You may need information on:

  • Orders of Protection;
  • How are maintenance (alimony) and child support determined;
  • The grounds for divorce;
  • The proof needed to prove grounds; 
  • What part fault has in a divorce case;
  • What the law means by marital and non-marital property;
  • How the Courts divide property;
  • How are retirement plans factored into divorce cases; 
  • What will happen to stock options and bonuses;
  • What part dissipation of assets has in a divorce case;
  • How financial records and documents are obtained and used;
  • How a divorce case moves through the Court system;
  • How are attorney’s fees handled;
  • How do mediation and collaborative law impact a divorce case;
  • How custody, joint custody, and parenting time are determined;
  • The time parameters to a divorce case;
  • The changes in the newly amended Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act and the newly amended Parentage Act; and
  • Any other questions you may have that need answers.

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