February 2018

Separating couples have argued over custody of their beloved pets for years, but now the courts in Illinois will recognize such cases under a new pet custody law. As of Jan. 1, pets have been upgraded from property and now their welfare will be considered...

Ending a relationship is rarely easy, especially when children are involved. In addition to decisions on how both parents will support minors financially, time spent with the children will come into play. Simply put, parenting time (formerly known as custody) is the time parents spend...

Valentine’s Day is approaching, and it’s important to remember that not all relationships are about flowers and candy. Too often victims of domestic violence are isolated and unaware of how to seek help, or do not know how to legally protect themselves. To ensure safety...