Understanding Dissipation of Marital Assets in an Illinois Divorce: In Illinois divorce cases, the concept of dissipation of marital assets can significantly impact the division of property.
Dissipation refers to one spouse’s wasteful or
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Kane County Divorce: Why High-Conflict Divorces with a Narcissist Are So Difficult
By Michael Roe
Why High-Conflict Divorces with a Narcissist Are So Difficult
Divorcing a narcissist is uniquely challenging, often escalating into high-conflict scenarios that drain emotional, financial, and mental resources. Narcissistic personality traits (NPD)—such as grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack…
DuPage Divorce Attorney: What is Narcissistic Gaslighting?
By Michael Roe
Toxic narcissists often use gaslighting in divorce cases to manipulate their spouses and maintain control. Gaslighting—a form of psychological abuse where the narcissist distorts reality to make their spouse doubt their perceptions, memory, or sanity—serves several purposes in this context:…
Kane County Divorce: 3 Levels of Parental Alienation
By Michael Roe
Parental alienation is often described in terms of three levels or degrees, which reflect the severity of the alienating behaviors and their impact on the child’s relationship with the targeted parent. These levels were notably outlined by experts like Dr.…
DuPage Divorce: What is Parental Alienation in Illinois law?
By Michael Roe
Parental alienation is a serious concern in divorce and child custody cases, particularly in Illinois, where courts prioritize the best interests of the child. It occurs when one parent intentionally or unintentionally manipulates a child to reject, fear, or distance…
Kane County Divorce: How does the Court assess whether to award a parent joint or sole decision making for the children?
By Michael Roe
Many of our clients have initial questions about how the major decisions for the minor children will be made after the divorce is completed. While joint decision making is conceptually ideal, in many cases requiring the parties to make major…
Kane County Divorce Lawyer: What Makes Divorce with Kids So Stressful?
By Michael Roe
A parent seeking resources about divorce and searching for the right lawyer, is involved in a process that is stressful. It’s important to appreciate that an experienced Family Lawyer (such as our firm) along with other resources can make the…
Kane County Divorce: Child Custody and New Definitions in Illinois Law
By Michael Roe
While our firm has strong financial expertise, Michael Roe has always had a strong focus on child custody issues, including complex child custody litigation.
In Illinois law, the term “child custody” has been replaced by “allocation of parental responsibilities” and…
Illinois Divorce: One Definition of Parental Alienation:
By Michael Roe
Michael Roe has for many years focused a significant part of his practice on Child Custody issues, including Parental Alienation cases. Few lawyers nationally have the background, experience, and dedication to this critical issue in Family Law. As a long…
Illinois Divorce Lawyer: Record Divorces Among Seniors
By Michael Roe
Ilyssa Panitz freely admits she gave up the financial reins when she got married.
“I did not keep an eye on the money, even though I got married later in life,” says Panitz, 54, who lives in Westchester County, N.Y.…