January 2012
Michael S. Strauss is speaking to the University of Illinois College of Law on the topic of Professionalism, Saturday, January, 28th, 2012.

June 2011
June 9, 2011 Gary L. Schlesinger made a presentation on lawyer ethics to a lake county bar assn. continuing education seminar.

May 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011 Gary L. Schlesinger will be the 1st speaker at the ISBA Family Law Update 2011: A French Quarter Festival, in New Orleans.

February 2011
Michael and Gary are both scheduled to attend the Lake County Bar Association Family Law Seminar in Puerto Rico in February 2011. Michael is on the planning committee for it.

January 2011
Michael Strauss presented to the University of Illinois College of Law on issues of Family Law and small firms.

October 2010
Gary Schlesinger was quoted in Lake County Magazine in "The True Meaning Of Family: November is National Adoption Month"article.

September 2010
As of September 1, Gary Schlesinger was chosen as a Super Lawyer for 2011.

Waukegan Divorce Attorney

Filing for Divorce in Illinois

Regardless of whether you are contemplating or facing divorce, understanding the legal and financial consequences involved is essential in protecting you and your children's rights and interests. At Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, our divorce and family law attorneys work closely with clients, explaining how the court determines the division of marital property, child custody, visitation, and child and spousal support. Our divorce lawyers discuss the tax ramifications of divorce, as well as how your credit score could be affected and help you prepare for life after divorce. If you or your spouse owns a business, we work with business valuators to determine its worth for the purposes of dividing marital property. If you and your spouse owe money on credit cards or have other outstanding unsecured debt, we negotiate terms that protect you from being saddled with most or all of it, specifying its apportionment between the parties involved.

In divorce and family law matters it is important to be prepared. Do not wait until you're placed on the defensive. Contact Libertyville divorce lawyers at Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, today to schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your case.

Divorce Issues - Protecting Your Interests and Rights

Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, represents clients in regard to the following family law and divorce issues:

Understanding the Financial Consequences of Divorce

Illinois is an "equitable division" state when it comes to the division of marital property. This doesn't mean that marital property and assets will be divided 50-50; rather, "equitable division" means the court will take into consideration a number of factors when determining how marital assets should be divided. Typically, the court considers the work experience of both spouses, their educational background, contributions to the marriage, health, and other factors.

Of equal importance is marital debt. Any debt owed on a joint line of credit or co-signed loan is the responsibility of both spouses - even if the debt is on credit cards you seldom, if ever, used. And, even if your ex agrees to pay off a credit card, you can still be held accountable if he or she fails to do so. Your contractual obligations to a creditor are unaffected by any agreement contained in your divorce settlement. As such, even if your ex agrees to pay off a jointly obtained credit card, if he or she defaults, the creditor can lawfully come after you. As a result, it's essential that certain protections be built into your divorce settlement when it comes to debt settlement.

Contact Waukegan Divorce Lawyers at Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC

If you have questions about divorce or another family law issues, contact divorce attorneys at Schlesinger & Strauss, LLC, today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.