Reasons to Seek an Amicable Divorce

 Posted on September 14, 2013 in Divorce

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Rapist Sued for Seeking Visitation Rights

 Posted on September 11, 2013 in Child Custody

All too often, there are stories on the news and even more frequently, it seems, on prime-time crime shows, of women being raped and children getting sexually abused. The crime show stars, however, always find the rapist and put him behind bars, and the victims move on and push past the horrid events. As for the real cases on the news, most often news channels will briefly discuss the victim and the event, but there will be no follow up. Unfortunately for a Massachusetts teen, the news coverage has not yet stopped from a rape that happened in 2008, when she was only 14 years old. The New York Daily News recently reported on a man in Massachusetts who raped a woman, impregnated her, and now wants visitation rights to see his child. The father is being sued by the rape victim for attempting to see the child. The girl was 14 years old when she was impregnated by Jaime Melendez, who was 20 at the time, and who plead guilty to four counts of statutory rape. The NY Daily News referred to the now 19 year old woman only as “H.T.,” just as she was in the court documents. H.T. “sued the commonwealth of Massachusetts,” claiming that “she has been forced into a 16-year legal relationship with” her rapist, according to documents from the case. In 2011, Melendez was sentenced to 16 years of probation, including being required to pay $110 a week to family court for child support payments after pleading guilty. His argument in the child support case was that he should have visitation rights if he has to financially support the child. The 19 year old mother wants no contact between her and Melendez or the child and father, but Melendez only offered to drop the visitation request if he is able to discontinue the child support payments. If you are in a situation dealing with rape, domestic violence, child custody, or child support, contact a family law attorney who will keep your best interests in mind throughout the legal process. Goostree Law Group is located in Kane County and is available to help you with any legal family issues that you have today.

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Supporting a Friend through a Divorce

 Posted on September 09, 2013 in Divorce

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Think Twice Before Going for the DIY Divorce

 Posted on September 06, 2013 in Divorce

In a world where everyone is looking for a way to save some money, many people are turning to do it yourself legal channels. While some matters can be done this way, experts advise against DIY divorces. A report by the Huffington Post talks about the pros and cons. The Pros

• The forms may seem easy to understand and the language straightforward.
• It can be cost effective for a couple that has a "simple" case.
• The forms are relatively easy to obtain and there is no additional waiting period.
• The divorce can be finalized with one court appearance.
• Consulting an attorney is cheaper than paying for full representation.

The Cons

• You are more like to make unsound financial decisions.

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Civil Union in Illinois

 Posted on August 31, 2013 in Kane County divorce attorney

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Cost of Divorce Found to be Number One Concern for Divorcing Couples

 Posted on August 25, 2013 in Divorce

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Simplified Divorce

 Posted on August 17, 2013 in Divorce

Deciding to file for divorce is a hard decision. Alas, at times, divorce is the right choice. This is often the case for young couples who have fallen victim to youthful haste and have gotten married without thinking it through. Though there are plenty such couples who have long and happy marriages, there are many who realize their mistake and decide to file for divorce. We should note that this post is about divorce after a short marriage, and not annulments. In cases where the marriage is relatively brief, couples may avoid lengthy divorce proceedings by following Illinois simplified divorce procedures.  Couples that follow this route usually do not have children, have not accumulated substantial assets during their marriage and tend to agree that the marriage was a mistake. Simplified divorce procedures are desirable because they are cheaper, less emotionally charged and allow parties to focus on their post-divorce life. In order to file for a simplified divorce, couples must file a joint petition certifying that:

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What to do Before Filing for Divorce

 Posted on August 14, 2013 in Divorce

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Dwayne Wade's Divorce Saga Finally Over

 Posted on August 11, 2013 in Divorce

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Dating after Divorce

 Posted on August 07, 2013 in Kane County divorce attorney

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