Can I Change My Divorce Attorney?

Can I Change My Divorce Attorney?

If you are in the middle of divorce proceedings, you may feel like you need better legal representation than you have. This is not without its difficulty, but if you think a switch is in your best interests, it is worth it. Divorces come with many changes and...
Mediation for Child Custody in Illinois

Mediation for Child Custody in Illinois

Getting a divorce is a big decision, and it is even more complicated when children are involved. One of the most sensitive issues that arise from this is the matter of child custody. If both parties would rather avoid the process of litigation or the divorce is...
Partition Lawsuits and what do to about them

Partition Lawsuits and what do to about them

A partition lawsuit is a type of legal action involving the owners of a property. If a property has two or more joint owners and they cannot agree to sell or dispose of the property, any of the owners can file such a lawsuit in relevant courts. What issues can lead to...
Pre-Divorce Planning

Pre-Divorce Planning

If you haven’t thought about it yet, having a pre-divorce is the first step to take when separation is sure. Here at Hecht Schondorf, we are passionate about minimizing the impact of divorce separation on family members. Keeping the impending split in focus, plan by...
Property Division in the State of Illinois

Property Division in the State of Illinois

Different states have laws peculiar to them regarding property division between spouses in a divorce. In Illinois, equitable distribution is practiced, and we adhere to the principle stated in the equitable distribution statute. 750 ILCS 5/503 (d), Which says,”...
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