The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction provides an expeditious method to return a child internationally abducted by a parent from one member country to another. The powerful international treaty can yield beneficial results when implemented correctly and appropriately. The Hague Convention has been in the headlines recently regarding the war […]
Child custody (Parental Responsibilities) disputes can be emotionally draining, but when the involved parents reside in different countries, the situation becomes even more complex. That’s where the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction comes in. With the increased mobility of couples, international child custody cases are becoming more common. Whether couples […]
Divorce is a complex and emotional time. While much attention goes to child custody determinations in Illinois divorce cases, one contentious subject that many initially overlook is who gets the pets. Man’s best friend, furry children, four-legged friends. Our pets play a significant role in our family dynamics. And when the “pack” is disrupted through […]
Parents who adopt aim to give the child/children a stable, loving environment to grow up in. Couples rarely adopt children with plans to divorce. But as we know, it doesn’t always pan out that way. After any adoption, with respect to minor children, if the parties divorce, the adoptive parent may have the same duties […]
If you are approaching divorce in Illinois, you may wonder how the law treats the division of marital property. Here’s what you need to know. Divorce is a difficult and emotional process that can be made even more complicated by the division of property between spouses. Marital property includes more than your family home. The […]
Family law matters can be emotionally and mentally draining. Misconceptions about family law can further complicate the process and cause unnecessary misery for all parties involved. Getting (and giving) bad advice is an unfortunate part of life. While the giver of the advice most probably only means well, they could be sabotaging a case legally […]
In one of our most recent Hague Convention cases, a child was wrongly removed from his residing home in Cyprus and taken to the United States. The attorneys at Masters Law Group succeeded in this landmark ruling in favor of our client. The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is a […]
The purpose of a child support order is to help ensure children receive the care they need. But what happens when one parent is ordered to pay child support out of state? Or even outside of the United States? In Illinois, there are specific laws and procedures in place to handle out-of-state child support cases. […]
As family dynamics diversify, co-parenting is becoming increasingly popular. But this child-centered approach to parental separation has its own set of opportunities (such as consistency) and challenges (such as who is responsible for child support). Here’s what you should know. Co-parenting is a form of parenting relationship in which the two parents are not involved […]
Navigating Divorce in Chicago: Tips from a Top Lawyer Divorce is never an easy process, and it can be especially difficult to navigate in a state like Illinois where a quick Google search for “Illinois Divorce Lawyer” brings up 18,100,000 results. Plus, the complex legal system, coupled with the emotional turmoil of separating from your […]