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When family law judges in Illinois issue child support orders, they base the monthly obligation on the combined net income of both of the parents using the income shares model. The Division of Child Support Services periodically reviews child support orders to ensure...
In particular, The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is vital in getting college financial aid. However, filling out the FAFSA can become more complex when your parents are divorced or separated. Understand your parents living situation If your parents...
One of divorce's most overlooked aspects in Illinois is how it impacts adult or middle-aged children. Gray divorce, which refers to divorcing couples aged 50 or older, can involve many emotions and consequences for all family members. Understanding this often...
One of the biggest concerns for couples in Illinois considering divorce is how their children will handle the split. Many children suffer problems following their parents' divorce. A child-centered divorce is immensely helpful in easing trauma. Children are your...
Going through a divorce in Illinois can bring many changes. You and your spouse will likely have to split assets such as homes and vehicles. When making decisions about vehicles, divorcing couples may also have to change their automobile insurance policies. Rate...
Some Illinois parents may be ordered to pay child support after a divorce. However, child support is not limited to divorce cases. In many cases, child support is paid by a parent who may have a child with a former partner even if there was no serious relationship....
Child support can be a topic of contention for parents who are negotiating custody in Illinois. Parents might misunderstand or have misconceptions about what child support is for and how the paying and receiving of this financial support will affect their own...
Illinois residents don’t go into their marriages planning on getting a divorce. Unfortunately, approximately 36% of marriages end in divorce according to a study published in 2019. With that in mind, the divorce process involves multiple steps and often takes a...
Blended families are becoming more common in Illinois. They may involve people from different cultures, and spouses sometimes have children from more than one previous union. Blending families is challenging. However, these are some helpful tips for adults to make the...
Divorce can sometimes be messy in Illinois; one issue that may linger long after a divorce is finalized is child support. Getting an ex-spouse to pay the proper amount of child support on time can be difficult. If that is the case for you, you probably can’t wait for...
