Money issues are common in divorce matters. In many cases, the parties did not see eye-to-eye on finances during the marriage or one spouse controlled the family’s accounts and spending, and the other spouse did not have access to this information. Financial issues...
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3 Tips for Minimizing Drama During Parenting Time Exchanges
Exercising parenting time after divorce or separation can present a number of challenges, even if you and the other parent get along. One such challenge is the potential for conflict and heated emotions that can arise during parenting time exchanges. However, there...
How do Illinois courts decide who gets the family pet during a divorce?
For many people, a dog, cat, or other pet is an important family member. In the past, the law did not include family pets as important matters to be addressed in the divorce process. Illinois law now considers family pets to be "companion animals’" and ownership and...

“Q & A” with Beattie Onorato Team Member, Jennifer Borner
Jennifer is the friendly voice you hear on the other end of the line when you call our office. She is an integral member of our team and runs a tight ship at the office! It’s easy to understand why our clients (and we) adore Jennifer, she has a big heart, genuinely...
Will you keep your house after divorce?
A home can mean many things for a family: shelter, an investment, a place to raise children, and even a workplace. If you and your spouse decide to separate, it can also be a source of conflict if you cannot agree on what to do with your home. Is it possible to...
Gathering and Using Social Media Evidence
There are more than 4 billion active social media users worldwide—and this figure includes active user accounts for the big players like Facebook (over 2 billion), Instagram (over 1 billion), Snapchat (498 million), Twitter (330 million), LinkedIn (260 million).1...