Money Arguments: Ways Avoid a Financial Wedge In a Marriage

Money and finances can be a contentious topic when not handled with care. How one spends, saves, and invests money can be a very personal decision. Additionally,

Illinois Grandparent Visitation Rights: Can Grandparents Demand Visitation?

When two parents divorce, the couple and their children are not the only ones affected. A divorce also affects their families. Relatives, such as aunts,

Domestic Violence in Illinois

Domestic violence is a crime. Every 15 seconds in the U.S., a woman is beaten. Domestic violence results in more injuries that require medical attention than

The Role of Temporary Restraining Orders in Domestic Abuse Cases

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), approximately 42.4 million women in the United States have experienced rape, physical violence, or stalking by

Divorce Challenges Experienced After Several Years of Marriage

When a couple is married, the spouses envision growing old together. Unfortunately, for some couples, that dream never becomes a reality. Divorce can be a

What Has Led To a Decrease in Divorce Rates Since the 1960s?

Throughout history, marriage has been revered as a sacred vow taken by two people who promise to share their lives together. In years past, a

Relocating a Child To Another State From Illinois

Determining which parent should receive custody of a child in the aftermath of a divorce can be a difficult process for both the parents and the child.

Collaborative Divorce: Saving Time and Hardship

Regardless of how modern and accepting our society has become, the term divorce still carries a stigma. When two people in a marriage decide to

The Dangers of Domestic Abuse and Battered Woman's Syndrome

According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), one in four women will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. In addition, 1.3 million women are assaulted

Sperm Donation and Parental Rights

Fertility Challenges In the past, when couples had difficulty conceiving children during marriage, their only option was to adopt. With modern-day technology, there are now several

Keeping a Marriage Healthy When Faced With Infertility

All marriages experience some rough patches along the way. In marriages where infertility is an issue, these challenges can become amplified and divorce can become

Child Custody Categories: What You Should Know

Determining child custody is often one of the most difficult parts of going through a divorce. While most parents do not want to lose physical custody of

How to Establish or Disprove Paternity in Illinois

More and more couples in America today are declining to marry, and for a variety of reasons: cost, tax laws, or simply personal belief. However,

Protecting Yourself: Divorce, Domestic Violence and Tros In Illinois

Unfortunately, in today’s day and age, divorces very often turn nasty. Wives and husbands will overstep the bounds of appropriate behavior, often out of revenge

Deciding to Separate: What to Consider Before Divorcing

Marriages in Trouble When marriages are going through difficult times, there are often several steps the couple can take before they ultimately decide that divorce

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Garnishment Orders Must be Very Precise, Says Illinois Supreme Court

Child support is an often divisive aspect of the divorce process. While the State of Illinois (and most, if not all, other jurisdictions) take a

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Legal Recourse for Domestic Violence Victims: Protective Orders

Recent surveys and studies have indicated that domestic violence is a widespread issue across the country, and one that does not receive as much discussion

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Understanding Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROs) in Divorce

Generally, when you hear the words “restraining order” the first response is to think about spousal abuse or violence. That is not the same thing

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Behavior Adjustments That Can Save a Marriage

Everyone can understand how extramarital affairs can lead to divorce. It is also easy to see how an abusive spouse should be left. But what about the

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Illinois Cracking Down on Domestic Violence Offenders

Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed four bills that directly address the issue of family law and domestic violence. The changes will affect the way

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Insights, News, & Resources From STG Divorce Law

Money Arguments: Ways Avoid a Financial Wedge In a Marriage

Illinois Grandparent Visitation Rights: Can Grandparents Demand Visitation?

Domestic Violence in Illinois

The Role of Temporary Restraining Orders in Domestic Abuse Cases

Divorce Challenges Experienced After Several Years of Marriage

What Has Led To a Decrease in Divorce Rates Since the 1960s?

Relocating a Child To Another State From Illinois

Collaborative Divorce: Saving Time and Hardship

The Dangers of Domestic Abuse and Battered Woman's Syndrome

Sperm Donation and Parental Rights

Keeping a Marriage Healthy When Faced With Infertility

Child Custody Categories: What You Should Know

How to Establish or Disprove Paternity in Illinois

Protecting Yourself: Divorce, Domestic Violence and Tros In Illinois

Deciding to Separate: What to Consider Before Divorcing

Garnishment Orders Must be Very Precise, Says Illinois Supreme Court

Legal Recourse for Domestic Violence Victims: Protective Orders

Understanding Automatic Temporary Restraining Orders (ATROs) in Divorce

Behavior Adjustments That Can Save a Marriage

Illinois Cracking Down on Domestic Violence Offenders

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