Allen Gabe

About Allen Gabe

As a specialist in divorce law, family law, litigation, real estate and business and corporate law, Allen has provided responsible legal representation for clients in a wide variety of matters for over 30 years. Allen is also a sought-after public speaker within the attorney community.

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By working together, co-parents can minimize stress and create a positive holiday experience for their children, helping them feel loved and supported despite the family separation. Families who follow these dos and don’ts can make this festive time truly merry.

In the State of Illinois, the best interests of the child are always the top consideration when determining parenting time and parenting responsibilities.  In this guide, we cover what you can expect from child custody laws and the latest about these laws in Illinois. 

In the midst of child custody disputes, high conflict couples are riddled with anger and fear—which in no way help them reach agreeable solutions. Mediation, arbitration and, in rare instances, informal negotiations, can help these couples resolve child custody disputes.

Before the divorce can be legalized in the state of Illinois, certain requirements must be met, such as residency and others. See FAQ on how to file for a divorce in Illinois.

As a father going through the potentially gut-wrenching divorce process, it’s important to understand what to do and what not to do. Take the following practical considerations into account to ensure a successful outcome.

Allen Gabe received a Lawyers of Distinction Award for the third year in a row. Read more about this prestigious award.

Summer is a season for family vacations, plenty of summer reading, activity-filled camps—and strenuous co-parenting. Divorced parents are obligated to work out the new schedule during these months, while also providing a stable environment for their children. Here are summer break tips to employ.

Estate planning involves much more than just drawing up a will, there is a lot to take into consideration, including planning for end-of-life care and how to best protect your investments against excessive taxation.  Choosing an attorney with experience in estate planning can help you preserve everything you’ve worked hard for.

It is important for grey couples who are seeking divorce to consider the impact of their divorce on their adult children but also remember that they are in charge of their own decisions during the divorce.

Co-parenting is a different kind of child custody agreement that gives each parent a more equal share in the parenting and provides more stability for the children. The following is an explanation of each type of child custody agreement.

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