by jordan@bammarketingagency.com | Oct 1, 2020 | Divorce Blog
Author: Kelly Stephan | Stephan Law Firm Mediation is a process where the parties can attempt to amicably settle the pending issues in their divorce, or even child related issues that occur after the divorce is finalized. Mediation may be voluntary or court ordered....
by jordan@bammarketingagency.com | Aug 14, 2020 | Divorce Blog
By Kelly Stephan of Stephan Law Firm The practice of law is based on the fundamental principles of precedent. In other words, as lawyers, we often look to history and relevant past examples to set a standard for how current events should be decided. And, as humans, we...
by jordan@bammarketingagency.com | Aug 10, 2020 | Divorce Blog
Author: Kelly Stephan | Stephan Law Firm In many divorce cases with minor children, the Court may, at their discretion, appoint a Guardian Ad Litem. The role of the “GAL” in Illinois parenting/custody matters is governed by 750 ILCS 5/506(a)(2). The GAL shall submit...
by jordan@bammarketingagency.com | Aug 7, 2020 | Divorce Blog
Author: Kelly Stephan | Stephan Law Firm Staying in the same home as your soon to be ex-spouse can be emotionally draining and sometimes downright dangerous. Deciding whether or not to stay can be extremely difficult, but it is important to know what the repercussions...
by jordan@bammarketingagency.com | Jul 21, 2020 | Divorce Blog
Author: Kelly Stephan | Stephan Law Firm Bird-Nesting is when, during a divorce or parentage battle, the parents move in and out of the home and the children stay put. This could mean that the parties each have their own residence or are sharing the second. This...
