The Illinois Supreme Court has adopted a new rule allowing divorcing couples to use an attorney on a limited basis in a collaborative divorce. Illinois Supreme Court Rule 294 went into effect on July 1, 2018, and it is intended to encourage attorneys and their...
In divorce, when an individual is unemployed (either involuntarily or voluntarily), the process of determining maintenance and child support can become complicated. If this becomes an issue in your pending divorce, it’s important to understand what remedies there are to address both underemployment and unemployment. Involuntary...
Postnuptial agreements are the newest marriage trend, providing a way for individuals to protect their assets and money even after they have already walked down the aisle. While it may seem strange to ask a spouse to sign this after the wedding, there are many...
As taxpayers struggle to understand the impact of what is being labeled “the most sweeping tax rewrite in decades,” the Law Office of Jennifer Guimond-Quigley has put together a three-part guide on the fundamental changes clients will face. This is the first part of that...
Jennifer Guimond-Quigley, managing attorney at the Law Office of Jennifer Guimond-Quigley, was a guest on WGN Midday News on Jan. 3, discussing the new pet custody law in Illinois. View the segment here....
Divorcing couples will have new laws to contend with in the new year when it comes to their beloved fur baby. As of Jan. 1, the Illinois pet custody law will change the way companion animals are classified in a division of assets. Please see...
The holiday season is a popular time for marriage proposals, but unfortunately not all of these engagements end in a walk down the aisle. Broken engagements are terribly emotional, and in addition to the pain and heartache, the ex-couple must eventually face the age-old question:...
For children at any age, having their parents go through a divorce can be a very stressful, sad and disorienting experience. While this type of reaction is normal and expected, there are ways parents can help children cope during this tumultuous process. While divorce is...
The divorce process does not end when the papers are signed. Once both parties have legally gone their separate ways, important documentation will need to be changed to reflect the new relationship status. Start by updating your estate plan, as not doing so could result...
Think hacking into your spouse’s email might give you an edge in your divorce proceedings? That is exactly what Barry Epstein accused Paula Epstein of doing when it was discovered that she had retrieved emails from his account (the parties were in dispute as to...