Can Legal Marijuana Use Affect a Child Custody Determination?
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
Many Illinois parents wonder if their marijuana use can be used against them in a child custody dispute despite the legalization of both recreational and medical marijuana use in the state. Legal or not, irresponsible drug or alcohol use can indeed negatively affect a custody determination, so it is important for a parent to check their marijuana use when child custody hangs in the balance. Typically the issue of marijuana use comes up in a custody determination when one parent expresses concerns about the other parent’s marijuana use around their child. More specifically, one parent may be co ..read more
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Tracking Down Cryptocurrencies and Hidden Assets
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
As part of a divorce, both spouses are expected to provide full financial disclosure in order to equitably divide marital property. However, it is not that uncommon for one spouse to conceal certain assets in an effort to keep more of the marital bounty. Hidden assets might include money temporarily transferred to a family member or close friend to be returned after the divorce is finalized. It could also include hidden stock options, cryptocurrencies, or money transferred into off shore accounts, often more difficult to examine or track. If you believe your spouse is hiding assets from you in ..read more
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Illinois Child Support Enforcement
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
When parents separate, affording groceries, child care, and other necessities for their child can be challenging. Child support payments can help unmarried and divorced parents cover child related costs, so it is important to establish an enforceable child support order to ensure regular payments. What If My Ex Stops Making Child Support Payments? If you have a court order and an ex-partner or spouse discontinues support or only makes sporadic payments, there are a few different ways that you can enforce the child support order. The state can help set-up wage withholding (garnishment), impose ..read more
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College of Lake County Legal Studies Paralegal Career Advisory Committee
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
Attorney Michael Strauss has been added to the College of Lake County Legal Studies Paralegal Career Advisory Committee. The post College of Lake County Legal Studies Paralegal Career Advisory Committee appeared first on Schlesinger & Strauss ..read more
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Michael Selected as HDFS Director, ACES Alumni Association Board
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
The nominating committee of the ACES Alumni Board of Directors has selected Attorney Michael Strauss as the new HDFS Director. Congratulations Michael! The post Michael Selected as HDFS Director, ACES Alumni Association Board appeared first on Schlesinger & Strauss ..read more
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Michael Recommended for Placement as Cook County Gaurdian Ad Litem
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
Congratulations to Attorney Michael Strauss on being recommended for placement on the Cook County’s approved list of attorneys who may represent minor children as a Guardian Ad Litem/Attorney for Minor Child/Child Representative in the Domestic Relations Division, State of Illinois. Michael’s “desire to represent children during an extremely difficult time in their lives is commendable” and his participation in the program greatly appreciated! Congratulations Michael! The post Michael Recommended for Placement as Cook County Gaurdian Ad Litem appeared first on Schlesinger & Strauss ..read more
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Child Support for a Soon-To-Be-Adult Child With Special Needs
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
Having a disabled child can be financially challenging for parents because they want to ensure their child has all the resources they will need. Many special needs children require specialized care and support, education, and assistive devices which can strain financial resources thin, needs which continue into adulthood. When parents of disable children divorce, child support payments help cover these extra expenses, but many parents wonder what will happen when a disabled child becomes an adult? Is child support payable to support an adult child with disabilities? Typically child support end ..read more
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Uncovering Hidden Assets in a Divorce
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
When couples divorce, one spouse may worry that the other will lie about their financial situation or hide assets making it impossible to get a fair shake when it comes to child or spousal support or the division of marital assets. This fear is not unfounded as some spouses will go to great lengths to hide financial information from “forgetting” to disclose the fact they have domestic asset protection trusts (DAPT) sheltered in a neighboring state to transferring wealth or real property to friends or family members for safe keeping. Others may use a small business to hide assets that are shoul ..read more
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Schlesinger & Strauss Welcomes New Associate & Other Firm News
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
On October 7, 2021, Britnee Hart, J.D University of Illinois School of Law, 2021, was notified that she passed the Illinois State Bar Exam to become a lawyer. The next step is a swearing in ceremony in November and the assignment of an attorney number by the Illinois Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. Once both those occur, she is an attorney licensed to practice law in Illinois. She will then become an associate attorney in our firm. Welcome Britnee! October 7th, Attorneys Michael Strauss, Deanna Hoyt and Gary Schlesinger attended a family law seminar by the Lake County Illino ..read more
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Cook County Guardian Ad Litem & Child Representative
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by Law Offices of Schlesinger and Strauss, LLC
2y ago
Attorney Michael Strauss is a court approved child representative and guardian ad litem in custody cases in Cook County, Illinois. The post Cook County Guardian Ad Litem & Child Representative appeared first on Schlesinger & Strauss ..read more
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