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The Role of a Guardian Ad Litem in A Custody Case

Custody, Guardian ad LitemBy Drendel & JansonsApril 20, 20182 Comments

In a previous article, Carolyn Jansons discussed the roll of a Guardian Ad Litem in a custody case. In this article, I will provide some advice regarding how to work with a Guardian ad Litem in your custody case. As discussed in the previous article, a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is an integral component of…

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What in the World is a Guardian Ad Litem?

Child Custody, Guardian ad LitemBy Drendel & JansonsApril 18, 20183 Comments

The process of determining custody of minor children in a divorce or a paternity situation often involves a Guardian ad Litem. What in the world is a Guardian ad Litem, and why is one needed, is the topic of this blog piece. Begin armed with information and understanding is essential to be able to navigate…

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Choosing an Attorney

General LegalBy Drendel & JansonsApril 11, 2018Leave a comment

One of the most common questions that people ask about lawyers is: How do I find the best lawyer? If you need a lawyer, for whatever reason, that is the right question to start your search. Choosing a lawyer should involve as much thought as buying a car. Lawyers are not cheap; people don’t choose…

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A Word of Warning About Powers of Attorney

Estate Planning, Family Law, Powers of AttorneyBy Drendel & JansonsApril 6, 2018Leave a comment

A Power of Attorney is a document by which one person (the principal) can appoint another person (the agent) to act on the principal’s behalf in regard to financial and property matters (Property Power of Attorney) and health care and personal matters (Health Care power of Attorney). In other words, one person (the principal) can…

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Planning for After the Divorce

Estate Planning, Family LawBy Drendel & JansonsMarch 30, 2018Leave a comment

For many people, going through a divorce seems like an endless tunnel with the light that seems like a long time coming. When the light does come, and the process is over, the last thing a person might want to do is to think about death. You are looking forward to a new life! Future…

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Estate Planning – A Legacy to Smile About

Estate PlanningBy Drendel & JansonsMarch 27, 2018Leave a comment

The estate planning that you do (or don’t do) will leave a lasting impression upon your loved ones.  Will they love you for it?  Planning your estate, the extent of your planning, and the thoughtfulness by which you plan your estate is an extension of who you are. It’s your last gift to the people…

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Marriage Advice from a Divorce Attorney

Family Law, MarriageBy Drendel & JansonsFebruary 14, 2018Leave a comment

What can a divorce attorney tell you about having a successful marriage?  They can say a lot actually.  We see all kinds of marriages, including those at the risk of falling apart, those entirely broken down and those hanging on by a thread.  Additionally, we draw from our own lives, our own marriages, those marriages…

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Maintenance Tax Deduction Going Away

Family Law, TaxesBy Drendel & JansonsFebruary 6, 2018Leave a comment

While many property owners in Illinois flooded to their assessor’s office to prepay their property tax bills due to the expected reduction of the property tax deduction on their Federal tax returns, the recent tax reform act enacted by Congress and signed by President Trump also contains a significant change to family law matters.  Maintenance…

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Child Support Liens

Child Support, Family LawBy Drendel & JansonsJanuary 12, 20181 Comment

Many people may not realize, including some attorneys, that each installment of overdue support owed by a noncustodial parent becomes a lien by operation of law against the real and personal property of the noncustodial parent. That means that these liens “arise” whenever child support becomes past due! This is a kind of super lien…

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New Family Law Changes Effective January 1, 2018

Family Law, New Marriage and Divorce LawBy Drendel & JansonsJanuary 10, 2018Leave a comment

As a new year comes, so do the effective dates of many new statutes that Illinois has passed in 2017.  Several of these laws involve family law matters.  Pet Custody The first and most talked about change is the authority for courts to determine “pet custody” in divorce cases.  We have previously done a separate…

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