An Interesting Fact:
In Illinois, common-law marriages were abolished in 1905. Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Montana, New Hampshire, Texas, Utah, and the District of Columbia are the only states that still recognize these unions.
If you are in the state of Illinois, let the attorneys and staff at Beermann guide you through your family law matters.
To learn more about Beermann LLP, please visit: www.beermannlaw.com.
Beermann LLP –– The Family Law Firm That Cares.
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Chicago Office:
161 N Clark St, Suite 3000 Chicago, IL 60601 | Phone: 312.621.9700
Bannockburn Office:
2275 Half Day Rd., Suite 350 Bannockburn, IL 60015 | Phone 847.681.9600
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An Interesting Fact:
In 2018, Illinois became the first state to require judges to consider the welfare of family pets or “companion animals” when determining pet custody arrangements. Things such as who primarily cares for the pet, who facilitated the purchase of the animal, and several other factors are things the Courts may consider when allocating “pet custody.”
At Beermann LLP, we understand that pets are valued members of your family. Our attorneys are dedicated to advocating for your family's best interests, including those of your furry, or not so furry, companions.
To learn more about Beermann LLP, please visit: www.beermannlaw.com.
Beermann LLP –– The Family Law Firm That Cares.
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CONTACT US
Chicago Office:
161 N Clark St, Suite 3000 Chicago, IL 60601 | Phone: 312.621.9700
Bannockburn Office:
2275 Half Day Rd., Suite 350 Bannockburn, IL 60015 | Phone 847.681.9600
[email protected]
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An Interesting Fact:
When deciding on the allocation of parental responsibilities, the courts decide on two main aspects: decision-making responsibilities and parenting time.
At Beermann, our attorneys prioritize your goals and your children’s best interests throughout the legal process. Trust us to advocate for you and your family.
To learn more about Beermann LLP, please visit: www.beermannlaw.com.
Beermann LLP –– The Family Law Firm That Cares.
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CONTACT US
Chicago Office:
161 N Clark St, Suite 3000 Chicago, IL 60601 | Phone: 312.621.9700
Bannockburn Office:
2275 Half Day Rd., Suite 350 Bannockburn, IL 60015 | Phone 847.681.9600
[email protected]
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Join us in congratulating the 25 Beermann attorneys acknowledged by Best Lawyers in the 2025 editions of the “Best Lawyers in America” and “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch”.
Their accomplishments in Family Law, Mediation, Arbitration, Collaborative Law, Appellate, and Sports Law spaces highlight the remarkable talent within our firm.
To learn more, please visit: www.beermannlaw.com/best-lawyers-recognizes-25-beermann-attorneys-in-the-2025-editions-of-best-lawyers-in-america-and-ones-to-watch.
John M. D'Arco, | Thomas T. Field | Howard A. London | Beth McCormack| Kathryn H. Mickelson (chicagodivorceattorney) | Enrico J. Mirabelli | James M. Quigley | Morgan L. Stogsdill | Shana L. Vitek | Leonidas L. Bezanis II | Madison H. Boland | Colleen M. Breems | Claire M. Cunningham | Marcus Dominguez | Robert J. Friend | Brooke I. Golding | Britnee Ann N. Hart | Craig M. Mandell | Benton H. Page | Karen V. Paige | Jared B. Pinkus | James B. Pritikin | Jordan D. Rosenberg | Madeline J. Sefton | Michael D. Sevin
An Interesting Fact:
“According to a Custody X Change study, 93% of divorcing parents have tried an alternative dispute resolution process such as meditation, collaborative divorce, and arbitration.”
At Beermann LLP, our attorneys are at the forefront of the field of family law, providing clients with the most current guidance to effectively navigate the complexities of this evolving area of law.
To learn more about Beermann LLP, please visit: www.beermannlaw.com.
Beermann LLP –– The Family Law Firm That Cares.
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CONTACT US
Chicago Office:
161 N Clark St, Suite 3000 Chicago, IL 60601 | Phone: 312.621.9700
Bannockburn Office:
2275 Half Day Rd., Suite 350 Bannockburn, IL 60015 | Phone 847.681.9600
[email protected]
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An Interesting Fact:
About 22% of first marriages end within the first five years due to divorce, separation, or death.
At Beermann LLP, we understand that life's uncertainties can be overwhelming. That's why our compassionate family law attorneys are here to support you. Whether you're considering a prenuptial or post nuptial agreement, exploring options for or navigating through a divorce, we're dedicated to safeguarding your interests and your family's future.
To learn more about Beermann LLP, please visit: www.beermannlaw.com.
Beermann LLP –– The Family Law Firm That Cares.
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CONTACT US
Chicago Office:
161 N Clark St, Suite 3000 Chicago, IL 60601 | Phone: 312.621.9700
Bannockburn Office:
2275 Half Day Rd., Suite 350 Bannockburn, IL 60015 | Phone 847.681.9600
[email protected]
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Happy Father's Day to all the fathers who inspire us with their dedication, commitment, and penny-for-your-thoughts wisdom, you are truly everyday superheroes!
#FathersDay #Dads #FamilyLaw #BeermannLLP #TheFamilyLawFirmThatCares
Mothers Day
Beermann LLP wishes a Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing, multi-faceted, and loving mothers!
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“A girl should be two things: Who and what she wants.” — Coco Chanel Fashion Designer & Businesswoman
This International Women’s Day, Beermann LLP is proud to recognize 23 Beermann female attorneys consisting of 4 equity partners and 19 partners and associates.
With March being International Women’s Month, we celebrate all women in history who have pushed progress forward for other women and made a positive impact in the lives of others.
Happy International Women’s Day!
Beth McCormack | Kathryn Homburger Mickelson (chicagodivorceattorney) | Morgan Stogsdill | Shana Vitek | Jessica Alvarez | Madison Boland | Colleen M. Breems | Claire Cunningham | Lesley Corey Dable | Nicole C. Edidin | Jamie Fisher | Tayler A. Geisinger | Brooke Golding | Britnee Ann H. Hart | Nancy Herrera | Candace L. Meyers | Aleksandra Moyer |Karen Paige | Prerna Patel Pasulka | Victoria R. Paton | Katie Post | Stephanie G. Sadow | Madeline Sefton
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Congratulations to 25 of our attorneys who are recognized by Super Lawyers® as 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
Congratulations to Equity Partner Beth Fawver McCormack for inclusion in Super Lawyers’ Top 100: 2024 Illinois Super Lawyers and Top 50: 2024 Women Illinois Super Lawyers lists as well.
Super Lawyers represents the top 5% of attorneys in Illinois who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars represents the top 2.5% of attorneys in the early years of their career.
The following attorneys have been recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers:
Miles N. Beermann | John M. D'Arco, | Thomas T. Field | Howard A. London | Beth McCormack | Kathryn H. Mickelson (chicagodivorceattorney) | Enrico J. Mirabelli | James M. Quigley | Morgan L. Stogsdill | Matthew D. Elster | Craig M. Mandell | Karen V. Paige | Jared B. Pinkus | James B. Pritikin | Michael D. Sevin
The following attorneys have been recognized as 2024 Super Lawyers Rising Stars:
Leonidas L. Bezanis II | Madison H. Boland | Colleen M. Breems | Marcus Dominguez | Britnee Ann N. Hart | Jason A. Krawetz | Michael J. Levy | Benton H. Page | Jordan D. Rosenberg | Jonathan D. Steele
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Equity Partner Morgan L. Stogsdill speaks on 1035 KISS FM The Fred Show. Ms. Stogsdill discussed undisclosed assets in a divorce and what remedy people have when they are found post-divorce.
For more information on Ms. Stogsdill, please visit:
www.beermannlaw.com/team/morgan-l-stogsdill.
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FAQ with Beth F. McCormack
Equity Partner Beth F. McCormack spent some time with us to answer your frequently asked question.
Q: Is it okay to speak with my spouse about our divorce without our lawyers present?
A: “I am frequently asked by clients whether they should be talking to their spouse outside the presence of their lawyers. We call this ‘kitchen table conversations.’ I like to tell people it’s fine to do that, just don’t overshare. Hold back, listen to what you’re hearing from your spouse, hold on to that, and report that to your lawyer to brainstorm what, if anything, to do with that information. Do not cut a side deal. Inevitably, it will come back and it will look like the lawyers are trying to make something out of nothing, when the reality is we are trying to make a whole package for you. So, it’s okay to have conversations but just don’t try to resolve the whole case because your lawyer knows what’s best and will guide you accordingly.”
For more information on Ms. McCormack, please visit: https://www.beermannlaw.com/team/beth-f-mccormack/.
Beermann LLP | Beth McCormack | Beth Fawver McCormack
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We are thrilled to announce that for the 14th consecutive year, Beermann LLP has been named a “Best Law Firm” in the country by Best Lawyers.
Beermann LLP is proud to receive the following rankings in the 2024 edition of Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms” list:
Regional Tier 1 - Chicago
Family Law
Family Law Mediation
National Tier 2
Appellate Practice
Sports Law
Regional Tier 2 - Chicago
Appellate Practice
Sports Law
Firms included in the 2024 Best Law Firms® list are recognized for professional excellence with continuous impressive ratings from clients and peers. To be considered for this milestone achievement, at least one lawyer in the law firm must be recognized in the 2024 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. Beermann has twenty-three attorneys who were selected for the 2024 “Best Lawyers” and “Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch” lists, released earlier this year.
We are very proud; We are Beermann strong! Working tirelessly on behalf of clients each and every day for the best possible results; our outstanding work is recognized by clients, peers, and prestigious publications.
Congratulations, Team Beermann!
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Sitting down with Partner Cory E. Osh*ta, we asked one of your frequently asked questions.
Q: What is the difference between a divorce and an annulment?
A: “The difference between a divorce and an annulment is simple. The difference is a divorce means your marriage is ending and annulment means your marriage never really started.
In order for your marriage to be valid, there has to be several different things and if these conditions aren’t present, it means your marriage was never valid.
So, the things that would allow someone to annul their marriage is if one of the parties of a marriage could not give consent: they were forced, or they were under the influence, or they were under the age of 18 and didn’t have the consent of a parent. Another thing that may trigger the annulment of a marriage is if one of the spouses was unable to have sexual intercourse and this was not known at the time of the marriage. Another one is if the marriage was illegal, meaning if one of the parties was already married.
So, those are some circumstances in which your marriage can be annulled because it was never actually legally formed. All other circumstances, generally, are going to be a divorce.”
For more information on Mr. Osh*ta, please visit:
https://www.beermannlaw.com/team/cory-e-osh*ta/.
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Congratulations to 23 Beermann attorneys who are listed in the 2024 editions of Best Lawyers in America and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch. A special shout out to Equity Partner Enrico J. Mirabelli for being named Lawyer of the Year in Sports Law.
We congratulate all of our attorneys; many of whom make this prestigious list year after year; which is a testament to their excellent work in their field and commitment to the practice.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.beermannlaw.com/23-beermann-attorneys-listed-in-the-2024-best-lawyers-in-america-and-ones-to-watch-lists/.
John M. D'Arco, | Thomas Field | Howard A. London | Beth McCormack | Kathryn H. Mickelson (chicagodivorceattorney) | Enrico J. Mirabelli | James M. Quigley | Morgan L. Stogsdill | Shana Vitek | Leonidas L. Bezanis II | Madison H. Boland | Colleen M. Breems | Molly Carmody | Marcus Dominguez | Jason L. Hurst | Jason Krawetz | Craig M. Mandell | Benton H. Page | Karen V. Paige | Jared Pinkus | James B. Pritikin | Jordan D. Rosenberg | Madeline Sefton
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“A father is the one friend upon whom we can always rely on.”
We thank all the fathers in our lives for their strength, support, and unconditional love.
Happy Father’s Day, from Beermann LLP.
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“I think every working mom probably feels the same thing: You go through big chunks of time where you’re just thinking, ‘This is impossible—oh, this is impossible.’ And then you just keep going and keep going, and you sort of do the impossible.” – Tina Fey
From Beermann LLP, Happy Mother’s Day to all the amazing mothers we get to know—everyday you make the impossible possible!
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“Real change, enduring change, happens one step at a time.”
- Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Happy International Women’s Day from Team Beermann – 4 female Equity Partners and 20 female partners and associates strong! We know a thing or two about women of strength!
Beth McCormack | Katy Homburger Mickelson (chicagodivorceattorney) | Morgan Stogsdill | Shana Vitek | Jessica Alvarez | Madison Boland | Molly Carmody | Claire Cunningham | Lesley Corey Dable | Kerease Epps | Jamie Fisher | Eleftherea("Rea") V. Goanos | Brooke Golding | Tayler Gutierrez | Britnee Hart | Nancy Herrera | Candace L. Meyers | Karen Paige | Prerna Patel Pasulka | Katie Post | Taylor Real | Stephanie G. Sadow | Madeline Sefton | Lexi Stange
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Congratulations to Beermann’s 27 Divorce and Family Law Attorneys recognized by Super Lawyers Magazine as the 2023 Super Lawyers and Super Lawyers Rising Stars.
A special shout out to partner Beth F. McCormack for her inclusion in Super Lawyers’ Top 100: 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers and Top 50: 2023 Women Illinois Super Lawyers lists.
To learn more, please visit: http://www.beermannlaw.com/congratulations-to-our-2023....
2023 Super Lawyers:
Miles N. Beermann, John M. D'Arco, Thomas T. Field, Howard London, Beth McCormack, Kathryn H. Mickelson (chicagodivorceattorney), Enrico J. Mirabelli, James M. Quigley, Morgan L. Stogsdill, Matthew D. Elster, Craig M. Mandell, Karen V. Paige, Jared B. Pinkus, James B. Pritikin, Michael D. Sevin
2023 Super Lawyers Rising Stars:
Leonidas L. Bezanis II, Madison H. Boland, Marcus Dominguez, Jason L. Hurst, Jason A. Krawetz, Michael J. Levy, Benton H. Page, Kaitlin M. Post, Taylor K. Real, Vaughn J. Richardson, Jordan D. Rosenberg, Jonathan D. Steele
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Happy New Year to you and yours!
Beermann LLP starts 2023 off strong with 50 talented attorneys who are innovators, problem solvers and critical thinkers ready to handle your family law needs.
We are the largest family law firm in Illinois, and the family law firm that cares about you, your future and your family’s sanctity. With our deep bench and resources, we handle the most critical and complex family law cases. We look forward to continued successes and practicing at the highest level for our clients and their families.
For more information, please visit:
www.beermannlaw.com.
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