Divorce | Hecht Schondorf

Working with Your Divorce Attorney- Dos and Don’ts

Divorces can be quite a daunting and emotionally draining experience. Your family law attorney is there to be your legal representation and work through the complicated processes of the law. Having a good rapport with your attorney is essential to ensure the best...

Divorce and Marital Properties- Things to Know

The practicalities of divorcing often take a significant toll on spouses, not just emotionally but financially. From child custody to alimony payments and property sharing, things can get very complicated. If you are unsure how your divorce proceedings will affect...

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...

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

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,”...

What You Should Know About Alimony

Divorce and alimony are issues that can significantly impact your emotional and mental health if not carefully handled. After all, divorce does entail the breakup of a relationship and bring to the fore the financial matters that need to be dealt with. Therefore,...