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- Divorce Process Chicago: What To Expect From Start To Finish
Jun 18, 2026
By the Attorneys at Greenberg & Sinkovits, LLC | Chicago Divorce Attorneys | Illinois Family Law If you are thinking about divorce in Chicago, you are probably searching for answers to questions you never expected to have. What happens first? How long will this take? What about your children, your home, your finances? These are the questions that keep people up at night, and they are the same questions we hear from clients across...Read More - Helping Teens Cope With Divorce in Illinois: What Parents Need to Know
May 14, 2026
By: Greenberg & Sinkovits, LLC Divorce reshapes every member of a family, but teenagers carry it in a uniquely difficult way. Unlike younger children who often look to adults to frame what is happening, adolescents process major upheaval through their own developing sense of identity, independence, and emotional awareness. For parents going through a divorce in Illinois, understanding how to support a teenager during this transition can be just as important as resolving...Read More - Relocation After Divorce in Illinois: What Parents Need to Know
Apr 23, 2026
Life after divorce often comes with new opportunities, and sometimes, new addresses. In many families across Chicago, Naperville, Park Ridge, and communities like Homewood, Glenview, or Hinsdale, a parent may consider moving for a job, to be closer to family, or for a fresh start. However, when children are involved, that decision can quickly raise legal questions. How far can a parent move without court approval? What notice is required? And how do courts decide...Read More - How Do Illinois Judges Determine the Best Interests of the Child?
Mar 13, 2026
If you are facing a divorce or parentage case in Illinois, you have probably heard one phrase repeated again and again: best interests of the child. That standard guides every parenting decision a judge makes, from determining where your child lives during the week to deciding who has authority over education and medical care. However, this legal standard is not generally based on guesswork or personal opinion. Illinois courts follow a structured framework under the...Read More - Staff Spotlight: Patty Wagner
Feb 23, 2026
Our staff spotlight this month features Patty Wagner, one of the newest members of our paralegal team. We sat down with her to find out more about what motivates and inspires her to do what she does. When did you join G&S? What prompted the move? I joined Greenberg & Sinkovits in September 2023. I was looking to start a new chapter after I sold a small business, and this felt right. Have you ever...Read More - Is Divorce Your Only Option?
Feb 23, 2026
When it comes to the dissolution of a marriage (or “divorce”), there are a couple of alternatives to the standard divorce route. One infrequently used alternative is a declaration of invalidity of the marriage – more commonly known as “annulment.” There are certain advantages to obtaining an annulment instead of a divorce, but relatively few petitions for annulments are filed in Illinois each year. The Illinois statute on annulment is not as robust as the...Read More - Supporting Adopted Children Through Divorce
Feb 23, 2026
Divorce can be a challenging and emotionally taxing experience for any family, but for adopted children, it can bring about unique complexities and uncertainties. I myself (Stephanie Greenberg) am adopted and although my parents did not divorce, I understand the unique struggles that adoptees face. Regardless of the timing of the adoption (ie: infant adoption vs. later adoption), there is inherent trauma when a child is separated from their birth mother. Thus, the upheaval of...Read More - Creating a Holiday Parenting Schedule
Feb 23, 2026
Establishing a holiday parenting schedule will ensure that both parents can make memories with their children, and that children can have a fun and drama-free holiday. In this vlog, our Associate Attorney, Cassandra Perrino, talks through the options available for divorced and separated families to fairly split important holidays...Read More - Partner Spotlight: Stephanie Greenberg
Feb 23, 2026
Finding the right attorney for your unique situation can be a confusing and overwhelming process. Who will be handling your case? What is their background? Are they the right attorney for your unique situation? We know how important it is to really know who’s on your legal team. So we want to take a moment to let you get to know one of our Firm’s Principal Partners: Stephanie Greenberg! We had the opportunity to interview...Read More - Back to School Means Planning Holiday Parenting Schedules
Feb 23, 2026
It’s back-to-school time, which means that retail stores are stocking fall, Halloween, and winter holiday decorations. The collective groan can be heard across the country as you walk by the back-to-school supplies and see Christmas decorations starting to hit the shelves of your local box store. Although it may feel too early to enjoy the fake snow and winter decorations in the Christmas aisle, it’s not too early to be thinking about your fall and...Read More