The amount of child support your child can receive isn’t set in stone. The arrangement can be — and often is — modified even after child support has been officially established. That’s good news because there are plenty of reasons why a parent might seek to change the...
Year: 2020
Relocating with a child
You have an opportunity that can make your children’s lives even better. Maybe that’s a new job that will improve your family’s financial situation or the opportunity to buy a lovely home with yard space and room to run and play that you always hoped the children...
Interview: Molly E. Caesar (WGN Radio)
Attorney Molly E. Caesar recently discussed how to prepare for divorce strategically with the radio hosts at WGN.
Interview: Molly E. Caesar and Michael Ian Bender (WCGO Radio)
Michael Ian Bender and Molly E. Caesar joined WCGO radio personalities, Bill Turck and Kerri Kendall, for a lively discussion regarding the potential rise in divorce filings once the stay-at-home order is lifted. "If what we've seen in our own practice is any...
Caesar & Bender’s Divorce Checklist
How is Illinois’ stay-at-home order affecting marriages? If the statistics coming out of China are any indication, the number of divorce filings in the United States will definitely spike once the order is lifted. Attorneys Michael Ian Bender and Molly E. Caesar,...
Things to Watch Out for in a Complicated Divorce
Here are some problematic behaviors that people often see exhibited by their soon-to-be ex-spouses while they’re going through their divorces: They may threaten to take the kids. Keep in mind that threats are easy to make, but getting a judge to agree to sole custody...
Once Again Caesar & Bender, LLP, is Named one of the “10 BEST” Law Firms in Illinois
For the second year in a row, Caesar & Bender, LLP, was named as one of Illinois' 10 BEST law firms for exceptional and outstanding client service by the American Institute's Family Law Division. In order to be considered, each attorney must be formally nominated...
3 Benefits of a Premarital Agreement
Premarital agreements, also known as prenuptial agreements, have many benefits that you should consider prior to getting married. These benefits aren’t only for the person requesting the prenuptial agreement. Oftentimes, prenuptial agreements can be designed to help...
Want to ask for a prenuptial agreement? Consider these points.
As your wedding day nears, there is no shortage of things to discuss with your partner. One of the most important, but not the most obvious, is the idea of creating a prenuptial agreement. Asking for a prenuptial agreement is tricky, as you don’t want to give your...
What to expect at a child custody hearing
Going into a courtroom can be scary under any circumstance. That fear increases when there’s something important on the line, like the custody of your children. Knowing what to expect can help you prepare yourself mentally and emotionally ahead of time and make it...