Deciding to contact a family law attorney is rarely a casual choice. You may already have a number of concerns on your mind—how long the process will take, when you will see your children, how legal costs will be managed, and what your financial future might look like. Preparing for that first conversation can help you approach it with greater confidence. The Conversation Begins with Listening Your initial call is focused on understanding your [...]

When a business owner goes through a divorce, one of the first concerns is often: “Will I lose my company?” A common misunderstanding is that the business itself—whether an LLC, corporation, or partnership—is treated as marital property. In practice, the distinction is more refined. Understanding the difference between the legal entity and the value it represents is critical when protecting your position. The Business Entity as a Separate Legal Structure Although a spouse’s interest [...]

When a survivor of domestic violence was wrongly accused of neglect by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS), she faced an additional burden beyond the trauma she had already experienced. Stephanie Sebor, a partner at Jenner & Block, stepped in to challenge the allegation and correct the record. In November 2023, the client was assaulted in her home by her partner, who was also the father of her six-month-old daughter. Earlier [...]