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Monthly Archives: November 2011

Divorce and Separation: Coping with the holidays

Individuals going through a divorce or separation during the holidays can find it difficult to cope with the added stress.  This time of year is especially difficult as the holiday season is a day to day reminder of happier times … Continue reading

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Cook County Family Law: Parent Coordinator

Families in a Cook County Divorce or Cook County Paternity case may be assigned a parent coordinator.  While a parent coordinator is often utilized in Cook County, it is not as frequently utilized in DuPage County Divorce or Paternity cases. Below is … Continue reading

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DuPage County Divorce: A La Carte Services

A La Carte Legal Services are also called “limited scope legal representation” and “unbundled legal services.”  Regardless of what the service is called, it means that the client can pick and choose what services the attorney will perform during the course of representation. … Continue reading

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Illinois Adoption: Birth Certificates Now Available

Adult adoptees (21 years and older) are able to obtain important birth family information today, Tuesday, November 15, 2011. In May 2010, a law was passed that allowed persons born prior to 1946 to obtain their birth certificates immediately and placed … Continue reading

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National Adoption Month

The month of November has been dedicated to raising awareness about adoption and the adoption process. On November 1, 2011, President Obama signed a proclamation which proclaimed the month of November as National Adoption Month.  The proclamation states in part, … Continue reading

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