Custody cases are now referred to as parental responsibilities cases in Illinois. As part of your parental responsibilities case, you may have to draft a parenting plan. The purpose of a parenting plan is to lay out how you and your co-parent will share responsibility...
Depending on the legal issues that you’re facing in your divorce, you might have to deal with a lot of kinds of evidence. You might have to put forth documentation and testimony to establish the marital standard of living, present evidence as to which assets are...
For most of us, we believe that when a domestic abuse victim takes that momentous step to leave, we also believe that they are now safe. Unfortunately, according to recent research, fewer than 10% of domestic violence (DV) victims experience such safety. Indeed,...
Divorced or separated parents may not always have the ability to exercise independence when they have children and there is an ongoing court case. Failure to comply with Illinois custody and visitation laws can have serious consequences. Moving allowed Illinois...
Like many other states, Illinois has a formal process of legal separation. A legal separation involves a married couple who wishes to part ways going to court and asking for legal separation, rather than divorce. Unlike some states, in Illinois, legal separation does...
You’ll have immediate concerns on your mind when you embark upon a divorce. Things like child custody and property division are likely to be among your priorities. Estate planning may not be at the forefront of your mind but it’s important to understand that the...
Once a couple makes the decision to divorce, they’ll have a lot of issues to deal with. One of the more complex issues can be property division. If the divorce is contested, there may be disagreement and anger over who gets what or how much. But if the couple chooses...
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...
