Monthly Archives: March 2023
Golan v. Saada: Protecting Domestic Abuse Survivors in International Child Custody Disputes
Molshree “Molly” A. Sharma is a partner at Birnbaum Gelfman Sharma & Arnoux LLC. Her family law practice includes international custody disputes under the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction. Please read her article Golan v. Saada: Protecting Domestic Abuse Survivors in International Child Custody Disputes published in Family Law… Read More »
Woman Reunited With Daughter After Over Two Decades, Child Fell Victim To Parental Kidnapping
Nearly three decades ago, in 1995, a Texas mother experienced what is likely to be the most horrific event of her life – her 20-month-old daughter, Bianca Lozano, was abducted by her ex-husband. According to local news reports, Deana Hebert saw her daughter for the last time when her ex-husband, the child’s biological father,… Read More »
Considering A Divorce In Chicago But Don’t Know Whether And When To Contact A Chicago Divorce Lawyer? Here’s What You Should Know
It is a plain and simple truth that not all marriages end in wedded bliss. Even when both spouses have the best intentions and even if they still love each other, continuing to stay married is not always the best option for a couple when their marriage is on the rocks to the point… Read More »
Have An Upcoming Divorce Consultation With A Chicago Divorce Lawyer? Here Are 3 Helpful Things You Can Do To Prepare
Picture this: You live in Chicago and have been married for a period of time. Unfortunately, it has become clear to you that your marriage has become irreparable and you decide that it is time to seek out the help of a Chicago divorce lawyer. You research Chicago divorce lawyers online and pick a… Read More »
If Your Adult Child Is Engaged To Be Married, You Should Read This – How To Discuss Prenuptial Agreements With Adult Children
It is a widely held perception held by the public that prenuptial agreements only serve to disadvantage one spouse-to-be over the other, and to keep wealth in the hands of one person to the marriage over the other. We often see conversations about prenuptial agreements play out on T.V. in dramas between one wealthy… Read More »
Did COVID-19 Increase Divorce Rates In The United States? You’ll Be Surprised About What The Data Says
The Covid-19 pandemic was a difficult time for many families. For some families, the lack of child care and staying day after day in cramped quarters without reprieve became unbearable and led to fights and strife within relationships. For other families, on a more severe note, time spent together resulted in heighted domestic abuse… Read More »
I was Cheated On By My Soon-To-Be Ex-Spouse In Chicago. Am I Entitled To More In My Divorce?
Infidelity is certainly a reason that couples consider divorcing. Whether one spouse is blindsided catching their husband or wife in the act of cheating, or the cheating spouse comes clean in a heartfelt confession, an act (or repeated acts) of infidelity is an event that many couples cannot overcome, and that leads to the… Read More »
Mediating A Divorce Case 101: What Is A Divorce Mediator And What Do They Do?
When people think about divorce, images of heated court battles in front of a judge, screaming matches in a courtroom, and divided families marching down courtroom steps after tense, controversial hearings may flood the imagination. Indeed, from the entertainment world we often get a taste of the divorce process through these courtroom displays, which… Read More »
High-Profile Divorce Spotlight: 3 Interesting Facts About The Kim Kardashian – Kanye West (Ye) Divorce
It is hard these days to go a day without hearing either the names “Kim Kardashian” or “Ye”. While the two are known for many things, fashion, music, controversy, and, overall, their role in the entertainment world, they are also well-known for their heated and contentious divorce case that has played out since February… Read More »