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What is Mediation and Arbitration?

WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION IN A DIVORCE CASE IN ILLINOIS? Mediation and arbitration are two alternatives to divorce, rather than a more traditional judicial setting such as through the court system. Through either mediation or arbitration, the parties are able to tackle either the entirety of their divorce or just specific

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What Are The Phases of Reopening in Illinois? How Will They Effect My Case?

What Are The Phases of Re-Opening in Illinois and How Will They Effect My Case? Earlier this month Governor Pritzker announced his plan to safely begin reopening Illinois. His restoration plan was broken up into five separate phases depending upon the region of Illinois in which you live. This means that while one region may

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What is Discovery in a Divorce case in Illinois?

Many people going through a divorce know very little about their spouse’s finances. If you’re in this position, do not worry, as you have the right to obtain all of your spouse’s financial records and information through the legal process of what is called “discovery.” Your lawyer will request your spouse to provide copies of all

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Can I Modify My Maintenance Award or Obligation?

Maintenance, formerly known as alimony, and also referred to as spousal support, is a major issue in many divorce proceedings where one spouse pays support to their ex-spouse. If you have been awarded maintenance in your divorce case, and your ex-spouse is now making more money or has obtained new assets, you may be eligible

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What Is a Guardian ad Litem?

A Guardian Ad Litem, or “GAL”, is a family law attorney who is selected by an Illinois Judge and appointed in your divorce or parentage case to investigate child-related issues when parents cannot come to an agreement on, and determine what is in the best interests of the minor child or children. Once the GAL has concluded

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How Do I Establish Paternity?

If you give birth and you are not married to the father of your child at that time, the father is not considered the “legal father” of your child until paternity is established. It is also common to be unsure of who the biological father of your minor child is. If you think you know

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What is a QDRO and QILDRO?

If you are getting divorced from your spouse and are seeking a portion of your spouse’s retirement account, you will likely need a QDRO (Qualified Domestic Relations Order) or a QILDRO (Qualified Illinois Domestic Relations Order) drafted and entered in court to successfully obtain your portion of these accounts. Having an experienced family law attorney

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Mediation In A Divorce, Custody or Child Support Case

If you are presently involved in a child support, custody or divorce case, you may be ordered to attend mediation with the other party. Mediation is a way for parties to resolve certain issues in their case without having to litigate the issues in court. In the area of family law, each judicial district is

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The Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes Again Secures a Major Victory for Our Client during the COVID-19 Crisis

Throughout the COVID-19 crisis, The Law Office of Tiffany Hughes remains open and fully committed to providing our clients with the highest caliber representation and the best possible results. Major Victory For A Client During COVID-19 Recently, The Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes secured a major victory on behalf of a client, granting him and

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Impact of COVID–19 on Parenting Time

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Illinois has issued a mandatory stay-at-home order requiring people to remain in their homes unless they have an essential job or are doing an essential task, such as going to the grocery store or walking a pet. Under the stay-at-home order, if you are traveling pursuant

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