Divorce in Illinois: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect - Paperback

by Steven N. Peskind (Author)

Navigate Your Illinois Divorce with Confidence. Providing accurate and objective information, this guide helps you make informed decisions during your Illinois divorce. Get answers to 360 queries, including: What is mediation and is it required? How quickly can I get a divorce? Who decides who gets the house? What influences child custody? How are bills divided? How much will it cost? Will my spouse pay attorney fees?This divorce handbook provides clear, concise responses to empower you and give peace of mind. Discover your rights, understand the legal process, and learn what to expect. This 2nd edition by Illinois attorney Steven Peskind covers:

• Understanding the Divorce Process
• Coping with Stress
• Working with an Attorney
• Child Support and Custody
• Property and Debt Division
• Taxes and Finances

Author Biography

Steven N. Peskind has practiced law in Illinois for more than 25 years and has argued before the Illinois Supreme Court for custodial parent rights. He is a member of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers and of the American Society of Writers on Legal Subjects, and he serves on the faculty of the Family Law Trial Advocacy Institute. He has been repeatedly listed in the Directory of Super Lawyers by his peers. He lives in St. Charles, Illinois.