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Prenuptial agreements often get a bad reputation. Many people view them as planning for divorce rather than planning for marriage. In reality, a well-drafted prenuptial agreement is simply a financial roadmap that helps couples establish expectations and avoid future disputes. While most Illinois couples do not have billions of dollars at stake, celebrity relationships can...

When news broke that celebrities Jessi Draper and Jordan Ngatikaura were ending their marriage amid allegations of an affair, many people immediately asked the same question: Does cheating affect a divorce? If you are navigating divorce in Cook County, DuPage County, or Lake County, Illinois, the answer may surprise you. Who Are Jessi Draper and...

Many people believe that once the judge signs a divorce decree or parentage order, the legal battle is over. Unfortunately, real life rarely stays frozen in time. Jobs change, parents relocate, children grow, and sometimes one party simply stops following the court’s orders. When that happens, former spouses and co-parents often find themselves back in...

Many people hesitate to start a divorce because they think they will have to expose private details, prove wrongdoing, or “win” against their spouse in court. Here’s the truth: Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. That single legal concept changes everything but it is also widely misunderstood. If you live in Cook County, DuPage County,...

Divorce often brings some tough financial questions to the forefront. If you suspect your spouse has spent marital funds for reasons unrelated to the marriage, you may be dealing with dissipation. Understanding dissipation can make a meaningful difference in protecting your financial future during an Illinois divorce. What Is Dissipation It is a general rule...

We are proud to share that Hayes Law has been recognized by Super Lawyers for the second year in a row, with attorneys Flavia Pocari Hayes and Nicole MacMillan once again selected for Super Lawyers Rising Stars – 2026. This distinction is awarded to only 2.5% of attorneys under the age of 40, based on...