Author Archives: Andrea K. Muchin

Andrea K. Muchin

About Andrea K. Muchin

Andrea Muchin was a Cook County Assistant State's Attorney prior to joining Schiller DuCanto & Fleck LLP in 1991. A graduate of both the University of Michigan and the Boston University School of Law, she is an active member of the family law sections of the Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations.

Illinois Spousal Support Laws: Cohabitation Conundrum

Illinois is one of only a few states where spousal support (commonly referred to as “maintenance”) statutorily terminates short of remarriage.  Specifically, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act provides that one of the several factors which will justify … Continue reading

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Understanding Your Client’s Mental Health Needs

When working with a client going through the often difficult process of divorce, taking any mental health concerns into consideration is critically important, especially when the issues include custody and parenting time. Whether you represent the client who has always … Continue reading

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Grandparents’ Visitation Rights in Illinois

In the past 25 years, few areas of family law have changed more dramatically than those concerning grandparents’ rights in relation to grandchildren. Between 2005 and 2007, the Illinois Legislature passed a series of amendments to the Illinois Marriage and … Continue reading

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The Need For Mental Health Professionals in Divorce

Early on in my relationship with new clients who are starting the divorce process, I often  inquire whether or not they are seeing a therapist.  If the answer is no, I regularly encourage my clients  to consider meeting with a … Continue reading

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