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February, 2016 - Chicago Illinois Family Law Blog Archive

New Illinois Law Makes Major Changes to Divorce Process

By Nottage and Ward on February 23, 2016

In the new year, Illinois has made major changes to its divorce and family laws. For the first time in years, Illinois has updated its Dissolution of Marriage Act, changing the way the state handles divorces.

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Chicago Divorce Inquiries Spike After the New Year, Say Studies

By Nottage and Ward on February 3, 2016

The first Monday after the new year always means a significant increase in inquiries by people who are considering a divorce. The trend is so well-known that in Great Britain it even has a name: “Divorce Day.”

Here in the United States, studies have found that calls to divorce attorneys rise 20 to 30 percent in the first weeks of the new year. Some attorneys compare it to a “New Year’s resolution.” They note that for many people, the conclusion of the holidays–plus the potential represented by the new year–are enough of a push for them to seek the advice they need to make a change.

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