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College Expenses in Divorce
Taradash Given, P.C.

Do I have to pay for college for my adult children after my divorce? Does my ex? In short, yes, under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), Section 513, divorced parents (or never married parents who have gone through a legal parentage or custody case) have an obligation to contribute to their…

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How much will my divorce cost?
Taradash Given, P.C.

One of the biggest questions we get from our clients is: How much is my divorce going cost? Some of the biggest factors affecting the cost of your divorce or custody case are: 1)How much do you and your spouse disagree on? 2) How cooperative and timely will each of you be about providing your…

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FAQ about Guardian ad Litems
Taradash Given, P.C.

Read on to learn more about what to expect when a Guardian ad litem is appointed. An Illinois guardian ad litem is a lawyer who is appointed by the court to investigate on the best interests of children. They can be appointed in divorce or custody cases. After investigating, the guardian ad litem makes a…

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How Much Does Divorce Mediation Cost?
Taradash Given, P.C.

Everyone knows that divorce can be expensive. One of the best ways to reduce the cost is to work with a mediator. Divorce mediation is a process where a neutral third party, known as a mediator, helps separating couples (married and unmarried) reach agreements on issues of child custody (parenting time and decision-making), division of…

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Not Happy With Your Attorney?

It happens every day. Clients going through a divorce, or any family law matter, change lawyers during their case. It’s simply a fact of life. Sometimes the lawyer just doesn’t get the intricacies of divorce court or, perhaps, the client and the lawyer just don’t get along.

Frequently Asked Questions

When going through a divorce, most people don’t know what to expect. From the length of the divorce to the cost and everything in between, there are many unknowns. Relax. This is why it is important to have a seasoned Chicago divorce lawyer representing you.

Client Reviews

Excellent lawyer and a good human being - He was fast, he was empathetic, he was sure about what he was doing, got me my divorce very quickly while I was stuck with another lawyer for 6 months. Very courteous and doesn't try to bluff you.

Sid

Dean helped me through one of the worst times of my life. I married my best friend and we had three kids together. After things began to turn for the worst she sought a divorce and began threatening to withhold my children from me. She then kicked me out of our home. This became a nasty divorce and...

Peter

In addition to knowing his stuff, Dean was very supportive during a process that was emotionally difficult. He listened and helped me every step of the way in the divorce process. Dean was very responsive and everything was handled very professionally. Highly recommend.

Angi M.

By far this is the best experience I’ve had! They were considerate of my feelings and misfortune due to my injuries! They always got back to me on the progress of my claim! I would recommend them highly if your looking for a good legal team! Thank you Steve for all your hard work and what you did...

Kimberly W.

I want to express my appreciation for the exceptional work done by Morgan at Taradash Given P.C. She worked day and night negotiating with my former spouse and was a true advocate. Her commitment and dedication to my case did not go unnoticed and I am very grateful for her efforts. Additionally...

Ashley M.

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