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If you and your spouse have decided to go your separate ways, you probably see property division as one of the most concerning elements of divorce. Illinois is an equitable distribution state, so it is not a matter of splitting assets down the middle. It is a matter...
The posts and pictures you share online can show up as evidence in your divorce case. If you have nothing to hide, that should not bother you.However, if you tell the court how broke you are, you should not be posting photos of your trip to Hawaii with the new...
Unfortunately, you lost your job. However, you have just started a new job with better prospects for the future. The only problem is that the starting pay is lower than what you had been earning.The new company will not consider a salary increase until you complete...
During a divorce proceeding in the state of Illinois, there are three types of alimony, or maintenance, that the court may consider awarding.Several factors influence the type that may apply to a particular situation. Temporary maintenanceTemporary maintenance only...
Many people feel more organized when they make lists. If you are going into a divorce, jotting down items of marital property will help both you and your attorney sort the information properly.Certain items may be classed as non-marital in nature and therefore not...
Changes are a normal part of our journey through life, and sometimes they affect the agreements we have in place. If you are a divorced parent, a significant change in circumstances may necessitate modification to your child custody agreement.Any requested changes to...
You have probably noticed how terminology in nearly every facet of life changes constantly, and you have to get used to new buzz words and phrases. This is also the case with the database of the Illinois Compiled Statutes, or ILCS.With regard to the parenting...
As if many divorce settlements were not complicated enough, the state has put together a maintenance formula, which is explained in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Basically, the act contains guidelines for establishing the amount and duration...
