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Oct 22, 2026
Preparing for Your Deposition in a Divorce Case
By Erika Wyatt, Partner A deposition can feel intimidating, particularly when your ...
Sep 29, 2026
A Letter to Divorcing Parents From the Bleachers
By Senior Partner, Tanya Stanish I have spent more weekends than I can count in a cold ...
Aug 11, 2026
Illinois Child Support Law Gets a Major Update in 2027: What Parents Need to Know
By Managing Partner, Meighan Harmon Illinois parents involved in divorce, parentage, or ...
Jul 01, 2026
Could Illinois Child Support Changes Impact Your Financial Obligations?
By Partner, Jacqueline Stephens Breisch When parents are negotiating a divorce or ...
May 07, 2026
Why Divorce Negotiations Fail Without Trust (and How to Fix It)
By Senior Partner, Jason Sposeep As a divorce lawyer, I dedicate much of my work to ...
Oct 20, 2026
The Divorce Planning Checklist: Three Tips on What to Do Before Filing
By Timothy Daw, Partner For most couples considering divorce, especially in long-term ...
Sep 24, 2026
What Does AI Mean for the Future of Legal Writing? Takeaways from Scribes’ 75th Anniversary
By Partner and President of Scribes – The American Society of Legal Writers, Michele ...
Aug 05, 2026
Should You Tell Your Children How Much Your Family Is Worth?
By Senior Partner, Jason Sposeep There is no perfect age or universal moment to tell your ...
Jun 17, 2026
Why I Often Recommend Arbitration as a Viable Option in High-Net-Worth Divorce Cases
By Senior Partner, Burton Hochberg Throughout my 39 plus year Domestic Relations career, ...
Apr 14, 2026
What Lawyers Should Know About AI and Ethics Today
Mark Palmer, Chief Counsel of the Illinois Supreme Court’s Commission on Professionalism, ...
Oct 14, 2026
Why Sudden Wealth Can Change the Dynamics of a Marriage
By Jason Sposeep, Senior Partner After 25 years as a divorce lawyer, I have learned that ...
Sep 14, 2026
Who Gets the Dog After a Breakup? Illinois Just Changed the Rules
By Partner, Erika Wyatt When a relationship ends, disputes over a treasured pet can be ...
Jul 30, 2026
When the Child Support Guidelines Aren't Enough
By Senior Partner, Karen Pinkert-Lieb In Illinois, child support calculations generally ...
May 27, 2026
Family Home Issues in Divorce: Insights from Anita M. Ventrelli and Michele M. Jochner
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck attorneys Anita M. Ventrelli and Michele M. Jochner recently ...
Mar 31, 2026
Why Prenuptial Agreements Matter: Meighan Harmon Shares Key Insights in Barron’s
Schiller DuCanto & Fleck Managing Partner Meighan Harmon was recently featured in ...