by Jonathan Cole | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Divorce in Illinois: What Happens to the Family Home? For many families, the house is more than just an asset, it’s where memories were made, children were raised, and life happened. When divorce enters the picture, one of the most common (and emotional) questions is:...
by Jonathan Cole | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
What to Bring to Your Intake Meeting With a Divorce Lawyer Being prepared can save time, reduce stress, and help your lawyer protect your interests from day one. Meeting with a divorce lawyer for the first time can feel overwhelming. You may be dealing with...
by Jonathan Cole | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
How Illinois Judges Decide Child Custody: Key Factors Parents Should Know When parents separate or divorce, one of the most emotional and important questions is who will have custody of the children. In Illinois, courts do not use the term “custody” in the traditional...
by Jonathan Cole | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Is a QDRO, and Why It Matters in an Illinois Divorce? Divorce isn’t just about dividing property today, it’s about protecting your financial future. One of the most overlooked (and most important) documents in an Illinois divorce involving retirement accounts is...
by Jonathan Cole | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding Social Security Disability Listing 12.10: Autism Spectrum Disorder Listing 12.10: Autism Spectrum Disorder Who Does This Listing Apply To? Listing 12.10 applies to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder whose symptoms cause serious limitations in daily...
by Jonathan Cole | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding Social Security Disability Listings 12.07 and 12.08 Somatic Symptom Disorders & Personality and Impulse-Control Disorders Mental health conditions don’t always look the same from person to person. Some cause intense physical symptoms with no clear...
by Jonathan Cole | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding Social Security Disability Listing 12.03: Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders Living with schizophrenia or another psychotic disorder can make everyday life incredibly challenging. Symptoms may interfere with memory, concentration,...
by Jonathan Cole | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Understanding Social Security Disability Listing 12.02: Neurocognitive Disorders Neurocognitive disorders can significantly interfere with a person’s ability to think, remember, communicate, and function independently. For individuals applying for Social Security...
by Jonathan Cole | Apr 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
U.S. Federal Judge Rules USCIS Cannot Pause Green Card Applications Indefinitely. What It Means for Immigrants A major federal court decision this week could reshape how green card applications are handled when U.S. immigration agencies try to pause processing without...
by Jonathan Cole | Apr 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
What Happens If You Forget to Include Your Children in Your Illinois Estate Plan? Many parents assume that if they forget to include their children in a will or trust, the law will automatically “fix it.” In Illinois, that can be partly true, but it depends on how and...
