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• The Lawyer’s Shot Seen ’Round Chicago
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Frequently Asked Questions

• What if we cannot agree on our child custody arrangement?
• What is visitation and how does it work?
• What do joint and sole custody mean?
• When can I change the beneficiaries on my pension, health insurance, life insurance or Will?
• After the divorce, can I make changes to the property division?
• Can Nottage and Ward, LLP help me if circumstances change after my divorce?
• What is maintenance? Who pays it and who gets it?
• How is property of the marriage divided in Illinois?
• Where do I get the funds to retain a lawyer and support myself during the divorce process?
• Will my case have to go to trial?
• How much will my divorce cost and how long will it take? Will my spouse have to pay my fees?
• What is the first step towards hiring Nottage and Ward, LLP? Can I bring a friend or relative along for my meeting?