With nearly 40 years of combined experience, the lawyers at Griffin & McCarthy, LLP understand how traumatic the dissolution of a marriage may be on all family members. To help your matter proceed as smoothly as possible, we offer this list of resources for everything from financial resources to Chicago-area counseling services. A listing of a resource here is not an endorsement but merely a practical service to our clients and website users.

Important Online & Print Resources

for marriage dissolution and custody matters

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• Social Security History of Earnings Report
www.ssa.gov/online/ssa-7004.html
Order copies of your official Social Security history of earnings for income verification, support, and division of property and retirement benefits.

• www.annualcreditreport.com
Receive a free copy of your credit report once per year.

• Federal Income Tax Filings Requests
Use the IRS' website to request copies of your federal income tax returns.

• The Lilac Tree, Resources for Divorcing Women
This non-profit association is a haven for women contemplating or going through divorce. In addition to information, the Evanston-based organization offers individual information sessions as well as divorce workshops and seminars, and support groups. Many services are offered free of charge, while some include a modest fee.

• The Family Institute at Northwestern University
Located on Northwestern University's Evanston campus, this organization offers family therapy along with the clinical research and the family therapist education. Counseling services are available for family members of all ages.