Masters Law Group is pleased to announce that Karly Armstrong has officially passed her bar, joining the firm as an Associate Family Law Attorney. Karly currently provides general practice for the firm, including family law. Karly Armstrong received her B.A. in Political Science & Interdisciplinary Social Sciences – International Studies from the State University of […]
Co-parenting over the holidays. These four words can bring either a sense of joy or dread this season, or even both. But with the right planning in place, you can experience a harmonious Hanukkah, cohesive Christmas and no-drama New Year. The holidays can be a magical time for everyone. Children have breaks from schools; families […]
The selection of your Chicago Divorce Attorney will likely be one of the most important factors in the outcome of your divorce. With such a massive pool of lawyers to choose from in the city of Chicago, making this decision could be extremely difficult. It will take research and time, but the choice of your […]
International child custody cases are on the rise due to the mobility of couples who either desire to live abroad, move back to their home country or who receive international job assignments. Let’s take a look into the implications of International Child Custody cases and how The Hague Convention can help. While legal issues with […]
Masters Law Group opens its doors at a new downtown office space. Masters Law Group welcomes you to their new Chicago office located in the heart of downtown Chicago: 30 North Lasalle Street, Suite 2250, Chicago IL 60602. Senior partners Erin E. Masters and Anthony G. Joseph have taken another step in their commitment to […]
Even when parting spouses disagree, a divorce doesn’t always have to be a big fight. Divorce mediation is a way of finding solutions to issues such as child custody and spousal support. It acts as an alternative to the formal process of litigation in divorce court. In Illinois, divorce mediation is mandated by the court for couples […]
Masters Law Group is proud to announce the firm has again been named in Best Law Firms 2022. Yesterday, U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers in America© issued the 2022 edition of their “Best Law Firms” rankings, and we are pleased to announce that Masters Law Group LLC has been recognized. The annual rankings are determined […]
The holidays are often spent with family. For some people, this is an exciting time of the year. For others, it is a source of stress. For divorced couples, how do you share custody during the holidays? Can you change a custody agreement in Illinois? What about grandparent visitation rights? Read on to learn more […]
Divorces and separations can be emotionally overwhelming. Especially when a child is involved. In Illinois, it is always possible to ask the court to change a custody order, but getting a judge to agree to make a change isn’t always a straightforward process. There are several ways that a child custody arrangement (also known as […]
Having parental responsibilities means making important decisions for a child, and spending time with them. Illinois law recognizes the importance of the relationship between the non-custodial parent and the child. After a legal separation or divorce, the courts may order a child custody or parenting time agreement, in which one parent does not have full or joint custody, but visitation rights. Visitation […]