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In Memoriam: Alan D. Hoffenberg (1942 – 2025) Founding Partner, Hoffenberg and Block, LLC It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our esteemed founding partner, Alan D. Hoffenberg, who passed away on April 8, 2025. A dedicated attorney, tireless advocate, and compassionate counselor, Alan was a pillar of…
Introduction Cohabitation agreements offer crucial legal protections for unmarried partners in Illinois. Whether you reside in bustling Chicago or elsewhere in the state, understanding the nuances of these agreements can safeguard your rights and provide clarity in various aspects of your shared life. Let’s delve into what cohabitation agreements entail and why they are instrumental…
In the bustling legal landscape of Chicago, few names shine as brightly as Gloria E. Block’s. This distinguished attorney, known for her unwavering commitment to family law, has recently achieved an exceptional feat by being awarded the prestigious designations of “Super Lawyer,” “Top 100 Illinois Lawyers,” and “Top 50 Women Illinois Lawyer” for 2024. Her…
Proud to be presenting on the topics of “Allocation Judgment/Parenting Time” and “Marital Settlement Agreements” at Illinois Institute for Continuing Legal Education – (IICLE)’s Divorce Bootcamp 2023 on April 26th. This comprehensive program is sure to provide attendees with all the information they need to take a divorce case from start to finish. Don’t miss…
Super Lawyers has named Hoffenberg & Block partner Gloria E. Block as one of its Top 100 Illinois Super Lawyers and Top 50 Women Illinois Super Lawyers for 2023. It is the fifteenth time she has been recognized as a Top 100 Attorney in Illinois and the sixth time she had been honored as a…
CHICAGO – Jan. 24, 2023 – Hoffenberg and Block LLC, a Top-Rated Divorce and Family Law firm based in Chicago, Illinois, is pleased to announce that four (4) attorneys in the firm’s Chicago, IL office have been named 2023 Illinois Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, and are recognized as leading lawyers in the Chicago metro…
While the State of Illinois is under a mandatory “stay-at-home” Order due to COVID-19, or the coronavirus, the risk of experiencing abuse increases exponentially for victims of domestic violence. Without the buffer of going to school, work, or any social activities, victims are literally trapped at home, 24/7, with their abusers. Moreover, domestic violence does…
CHICAGO – Jan. 15, 2020 – Hoffenberg and Block LLC, a Top-Rated Divorce and Family Law firm based in Chicago and Lake Forest, Illinois, is pleased to announce that five (5) attorneys in the firm’s Chicago, IL office have been named 2020 Illinois Super Lawyers or Rising Stars, and are recognized as leading lawyers in…
The consideration of gifts and loans as income for purpose of the computation of child support – by Gloria E. Block Under Illinois law, a non-custodial parent is required to pay child support to the custodial parent following a dissolution of marriage. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) provides guidelines for calculating…
Alan D. Hoffenberg of the Law Offices of Alan D. Hoffenberg and Gloria E. Block and Russell M. Reid of Block and Block proudly announce the merger of their respective practices and the formation of the new firm of Hoffenberg & Block, LLC. Hoffenberg & Block, LLC will continue to offer clients high quality legal representation in…