According to the American Psychological Association and the Encyclopedia of Psychology, “about 40 to 50 percent of married couples in the United States divorce.” In
According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 41.5 percent of women and 25.9 percent of men have experienced domestic violence in the state
How Are Assets Divided in Illinois High Asset Divorces? Illinois is an “equitable division” property state, which means that instead of being divided in half, a couple’s
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Attorney Michael J. Smith has been recognized on the American Institute of Legal Counsel’s “10 Best Attorneys” list. The prestigious list includes the top 10
January is often dubbed “Divorce Month” and this year, January 6 was dubbed “Divorce Day.” These terms associating January with taking actions to initiate a
In an Illinois divorce where the combined income of both spouses is less than $500,000 there is a particular mathematical formula used in order to
Attorney Michael J. Smith has been awarded CFL designation by The American Academy of Financial Litigators. In order to be eligible for this designation, lawyers
Attorney Michael J. Smith has been recognized on Leading Lawyers annual list which identifies the top lawyers in the Rockford, Illinois area. Landing on this
Relationships often require sacrifice. Considering the financial undertaking and time commitment of earning a professional degree, it is not uncommon for many spouses to sacrifice
The American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized the exceptional performance of Illinois’s Family Law Attorney Michael J. Smith as Four Years 10 Best
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