Life rarely stays the same after a divorce. A new job, job loss, retirement, or a significant change in financial circumstances can affect your ability to pay or your need to receive spousal support. If you live in Springfield, Illinois, you may wonder whether you can...
Raising a child takes consistent financial support. When the other parent fails to meet their obligations, it affects everything from school supplies to medical expenses. Fortunately, Illinois provides multiple enforcement methods to help families collect unpaid...
Co-parenting isn’t always easy, but it’s critical that both parents commit to keeping communication calm because it can make the situation more tolerable for everyone involved. Both parents being able to communicate clearly and calmly enables them to make decisions...
Parenting while working an unconventional schedule can be extremely challenging. Many parents in healthcare, emergency services and other industries work hours that do not fit the traditional nine-to-five routine. Balancing parenting responsibilities with overnight...
Many Illinois divorce cases start when one spouse files a divorce petition, and that paperwork is then served to the other. Even if the couple is on the same page regarding the divorce and both plan to go through with it, one of them may still be the first to take...
Planning a vacation with your children can be exciting, but it’s important to consider that you may need your children’s other parent’s permission before traveling. Many custody agreements contain specific provisions regarding vacations and travel. Some parenting...
If you’re a father who is divorcing or otherwise parting ways with your co-parent, where you live can make a big difference in how hard you might have to fight for equal or more parenting time. The organization behind the website Custody X Change studies the...
Illinois, like a majority of other states, has an equitable distribution statute for property division when people divorce. Couples should look for fair ways to divide their shared assets. Instead of a 50/50 split, the goal is a reasonable arrangement based on the...
One of the hardest challenges for many divorcing parents is creating a parenting plan. Neither parent wants to give up time with their kids; however, the courts want both parents actively involved in their children’s lives. To that end, the courts encourage parents to...
When you go through a divorce, one of the first steps is to disclose to the court what assets you own jointly. Some assets are marital assets, meaning you and your spouse need to split them up. Others may qualify as separate assets, meaning that you own them and do...
