Uncontested Divorce in Illinois

Category: Problems with Uncontested Divorce

  • If you want to use the same lawyer in a divorce . . .

    You might want to ask an Illinois uncontested divorce lawyer the following question: “Can we use the same lawyer for a divorce.”

    That’s understandable. Of course, uncontested divorce in Illinois is the fastest and most affordable way to get divorced in Illinois; the process can be easy. But there are some issues you need to be aware of if both of you want to use the same lawyer for your divorce.

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  • To divorce for a flat fee . . .

    Say you want to get divorced for a flat fee. You don’t think you want to handle your uncontested divorce yourself, but you are worried about lawyers fees. If you are that type of person, then to get a flat fee uncontested divorce you can . . .

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  • No to Divorce Business Partners

    If you want an uncontested divorce in Illinois, you probably realize it’s the quickest and most affordable way to get divorced in Illinois. That’s the great benefit of actually amicably handling matters with your spouse. As an Illinois divorce lawyer, I routinely help couples who know that peacefully divorcing is the way to go. But know this: sometimes, a desire to get along can create risks for the future.

    The point of a divorce is to cut ties – not to make yourselves business partners in your future post-divorce life. I wrote this article about that aspect of divorcing. (more…)

  • War on Christmas & Divorce?

    There is a lot of talk right now about a war on Christmas. Megyn Kelly, the fox news show host, recently caused a big stink by saying that both Santa Claus and Jesus are white. I guess she though that was a really important point to make. What she may not know is that St. Nicholas, the Saint on whom Santa Clause is based, was born in present-day Turkey.

    Even if both St. Nicholas and Jesus were white, is some people believe differently, is that really evidence of a war on Christmas?

    The whole thing seems like making a mountain out of a molehill.

    And it’s that type of thinking that can cause problems in a divorce and can prevent a fast and affordable divorce in Illinois.

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  • Online Divorce = Risky Business.

    As a divorce lawyer in Cook, DuPage, Lake, Will, Kendall and Kane counties, my goal is to help people get an affordable and relatively fast divorce.

    If you are like most sane people – you don’t like to spend money on lawyers. Heck, I don’t, and I’m a lawyer.  I’ve found that many married who want to get an affordable divorce are tempted into the dark realm of what is often referred to as “online divorce” – basically a website that will spit out papers that put your future at risk. Be warned, the dangers of non-lawyer websites can become apparent years after a divorce.  I wrote this article to help you avoid trouble with online divorce scams. (more…)

  • Warnings for an Uncontested Divorce

    If you want a divorce, and you are also sane, you probably want an uncontested divorce. As a Chicago family law attorney, I help my clients with uncontested divorces in Chicago, and elsewhere in Illinois. If you are ready to get started, contact me here.

    I get calls from people all the time. They ask, “Can I get an uncontested divorce?”

    You probably can. But you should be aware of problems that might occur.

    Possible problems in an Uncontested Divorce

    Many of my clients find me when seeking an uncontested divorce in Illinois. I always hope it works out for them,

    • Children: In a divorce, child custody issues can be complicated. Even where parents are aiming for an amicable divorce, they sometimes realize they do not agree on how to handle the children. Matters with children are one of those areas were a small problem can create a much longer one.
    • House that is underwater: In today’s market, many homeowners own homes on which their mortgage balance is greater than the value of the home. This situation can several strain a marriage, and a divorce – because people cannot agree on how to divide the debt. If spouses can’t agree on how to get out of a home, they probably won’t be able to agree to how to get out of a marriage.
    • Mental illness in the marriage: If one spouse suffers from a mental illness, particularly one that is untreated, coming to a sensible marital settlement agreement can be difficult.
    • One spouse is uninformed: In an uncontested divorce, the idea is that people are working together. However,if one spouse is uninformed as to his or her rights before coming to an agreement, then becomes aware of his or her rights before the divorce actually occurs, the entire process could be derailed.
    • Nasty divorce lawyers: It’s sad to say, but some lawyers operate in a totally unethical manner. They try to stoke in order to run up the bill. Spouses who have truly talked about most issue in the divorce, and who are interested in an uncontested divorce in Illinois, could benefit from choosing their lawyers wisely.

    Starting an Uncontested Divorce in Illinois

    If you are interested in an uncontested divorce in Chicago, or elsewhere in Illinois, I can probably help you with that. In Cook County, the process can be as fast as two weeks. Other counties vary depending upon the process they use, and the judge who will hear your case.You might want to read my article titled “Process for Uncontested Divorce in Illinois.” Contact me here to get started.