You bought the condo together during your engagement, so it must be marital property, right? Not necessarily. In Illinois, the date on the deed matters more than the date of the engagement, and how the property was titled, paid for, and treated after the marriage can decide who walks away with what.

Is Illinois a no-fault state? How is child support calculated? Who gets the house? Straight answers to the questions we hear most.

Illinois courts generally encourage meaningful parenting time with both parents. But when a parent’s conduct places a child’s physical, emotional, or mental well-being at risk, the court may impose restrictions. This article explains when parenting time restrictions may apply under Illinois law and what factors judges consider.

Learn how Illinois divorce cases move efficiently when strategy, preparation, and realistic expectations are established early.

Fighting over everything is the most expensive way to divorce. How emotion drives up legal fees in Illinois and what a smarter approach looks like.