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June 24, 2026
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Think Before You Type: Your AI Conversations May Be Fair Game in Your Divorce Case

A recent federal court decision should give every divorce litigant pause before turning to an AI chatbot for legal guidance. In United States v. Heppner, ...

June 17, 2026
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Partners Candace L. Meyers and Karen V. Paige Present at Annual Lake County Bar Association Seminar

Partners Candace L. Meyers and Karen V. Paige recently presented at the 2026 Lake County Bar Association Family Law Seminar, alongside Attorney Jennifer Hansen of ...

June 8, 2026
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Partner Craig M. Mandell Appointed as Lake County Bar Association President

Please join us in congratulating Partner Craig M. Mandell on his appointment as President of the Lake County Bar Association (LCBA) for the 2026–2027 term. ...

June 5, 2026
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Beermann LLP and 18 Attorneys Recognized in Doyle’s Guide 2026 Chicago Family Law Rankings

Beermann LLP is proud to announce that the firm and 18 of its attorneys have been recognized in the 2026 Chicago Family Law rankings published ...

May 21, 2026
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Passport Revoked for Unpaid Child Support in Illinois? What Chicago Parents Need to Know (2026)

Your Passport Was Just Revoked. Now What? The federal government started enforcing a 30-year-old child support law this week. Here’s what Chicago parents need to ...

May 21, 2026
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Partner Michael J. Levy Appointed as ISBA Family Law Section’s Vice-Chair

Please join us in congratulating Partner Michael J. Levy on his appointment as Vice-Chair of the Illinois State Bar Association’s Family Law Section Council for ...

April 29, 2026
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Equity Partner Shana Vitek, Nadalie Ponce, CVLS Deputy Director Phil Mohr and Regina Scannicchio talk on Access to Justice in Domestic Relations

Equity Partner Shana L. Vitek and Nadalie G. Ponce of Beermann LLP were joined by Phil Mohr, Deputy Director of Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS), ...

April 23, 2026
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Partner Madison H. Boland to Speak at Webinar on Deposition Strategies in Divorce and Custody Cases

Partner Madison H. Boland joins Barbri and Attorney Greg Beane of The Webb Family Law Firm as a panelist for an online seminar on Deposition ...

March 25, 2026
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When Love Meets Law: Lessons from High-Profile Prenuptial Agreement Disputes

Recent headlines involving fashion influencer Danielle Bernstein’s called-off wedding have once again thrust prenuptial agreements into the public spotlight. While the personal details of any ...

March 18, 2026
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Roommate or Romance? When Cohabitation Ends Maintenance

When couples divorce in Illinois, one of the most common ongoing financial issues is spousal maintenance (formerly called alimony). A question that frequently arises after ...

March 11, 2026
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Before the Lawyers, the Paperwork, and the Courtroom: 3 Things You Actually Need to Do First

Divorce is a legal process—but enduring divorce is very much a human one. Before you worry about statutes, strategy, or who gets what, here are ...

March 3, 2026
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Colleen Breems, Divorce and Family Law Partner Named to Crain’s Chicago Business’ 2026 Notable Women in Law

Beermann LLP is proud to announce that Colleen Breems has been recognized by Crain’s Chicago Business as a 2026 Notable Woman in Law. This prestigious honor highlights exceptional ...

February 25, 2026
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After the Smoke Clears: Representing Clients’ Needs Post-Divorce

A family law attorney’s role should never conclude with the entry of final documents. Whether it’s the finalization of divorce, or the signing of a ...

February 23, 2026
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Who Gets the Ring? Understanding the Law on Engagement Rings

Consider the following scenario: Former NBA star Gilbert Arenas proposed to his previous girlfriend and mother of his four children, Laura Govan, with a $400,000.00 ...

February 18, 2026
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Partner Madison H. Boland Speaks at Barbri Webinar

Partner Madison H. Boland speaks at Barbri’s online seminar, Evidentiary Challenges in Divorce Cases: From Writings and Photos to Text Messages and Social Media Authenticating, ...

February 11, 2026
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Beermann LLP Welcomes Erik Berner

Beermann LLP is pleased to welcome associate Erik Berner to the firm. Mr. Berner joins us from a top Beverly Hills family law firm, where ...

February 5, 2026
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Equity Partner James M. Quigley Speaks at 2025 AAML Annual Meeting

Equity Partner James M. Quigley joined by forensic accountant, James Godbout of CBIZ Forensic Consulting Group, LLC, and attorney Renee Ross of Ross Family Group ...

January 28, 2026
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Michael J. Levy Presents at NBI’s Webinar on “Next-Level Family Law: Handling High-Net-Worth Divorces”

Partner Michael J. Levy serves as a lecturer for the National Business Institute’s (NBI) seminar, “Next-Level Family Law: Handling High-Net-Worth Divorces.” The program focuses on ...

January 21, 2026
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33 Beermann Attorneys Achieve Prestigious Recognition in the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers and Rising Stars Lists

Beermann is honored to announce that 33 of our attorneys have earned distinguished placement in the 2026 Illinois Super Lawyers® and Rising Stars lists—an achievement that reflects ...

January 14, 2026
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How Social Media Can Impact Your Divorce

While posting pictures, sharing updates, or commenting on friends’ posts feels harmless, what you share online can impact your divorce case. Attorneys regularly review social ...