During an Illinois divorce, people will likely understand the most prominent issues and topics that could lead to dispute. That might include spousal maintenance (also called alimony), child support, child custody, parenting time and property division. However, in...
Single parents in Illinois face many challenges. Raising a child on only one income often results in crippling financial struggles. Child support can make a huge difference, enabling a single parent to adequately provide for their child. However, if the other parent...
In an Illinois family law case, child support is one of the most important issues that must be addressed. When the support amount is determined, it is meant to provide for the child’s best interests. That includes medical care, a safe place to live, clothing, food and...
Many Illinois courts prefer to allocate parental responsibilities and award parent time so that both parents get a chance to have a meaningful relationship with their children, even it if the parents have decided to live apart. Usually, this arrangement works best in...
Family law issues are common in Illinois. People whose marriages have broken down will have a lot to consider. Among the most common issues center on finances, property and support. However, children can be the foundation for extensive dispute. This does not end...
Like other assets, Illinois courts may consider a person’s retirement savings to be marital property. In a divorce, this means that the judge will divide a retirement account according to Illinois’ laws, which require a court to divide the property of a divorcing...
Many people choose to add to their family through adoption. There is helpful information about the process in Illinois. Administrative process The prospective adoptive parents will first need to submit a petition to the court and pay a court filing fee. A consent to...
The holidays are stressful enough without having to deal with drastic or erratic behaviors from angry or exhausted ex-spouses. Many anxious parents in Illinois and elsewhere will seek out ad hoc parenting arrangements or make last-minute changes to a visitation...
When a parent is ordered to pay child support, sometimes situations arise where it's necessary for it to be changed. This is called a child support modification and is commonly requested when the parent who is ordered to pay the support has a change in income. The...
Despite how contentious your divorce may seem, statistics indicate that you’re highly likely to settle your case before it ever goes to trial. In fact, some studies show that as many as 95% of divorces resolve before being litigated. What does this mean for you?...
