Choosing joint custody for raising your children in Illinois following a divorce can impact the amount of child support that one parent may receive or is responsible for paying. Before you choose a custody status, it's essential fr divorcing couple to understand how...
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Tips for reaching a divorce accord in Illinois
Reaching a divorce accord in Illinois is not easy; it takes compromise from both parties and a lot of patience. You can consider these tips during your divorce to make it a little easier. Don't drag it out You should not prolong the divorce simply because you are...
Are parenting classes mandatory in an Illinois divorce?
Couples seeking a divorce in Illinois have much to consider when children are involved. In that situation, former spouses are required to take parenting classes. Are parenting classes mandatory? Divorcing spouses with children must take parenting classes in the state...
Starting divorce proceedings in Illinois
A spouse may come to the regrettable realization a marriage is not working. Filing for divorce in an Illinois family court might be the best decision for all parties involved. Divorce is a legal process that requires following established formal steps. Knowing the...
What are the key legal issues in a divorce?
Planning to end your marriage in Libertyville requires a lot of thought. Much of the reasons for wanting to divorce will naturally be emotional. However, after you have processed your emotions, you will need to focus on practical matters. Here are the three key legal...
Knowing how child support payments are determined is essential
If you're ending a relationship in Illinois that involves children, it can be a challenging time. Ensuring the needs of your kids are met after you end a marital or nonmarital relationship is important. Child support helps to meet these needs. Navigating the...
A parent’s disability can affect child support payments
If you are an Illinois parent who pays or receives child support, you might not be aware of the impact a parent’s disability might have on child support payments. Parental disability can lead to modifications to the child support order and even result in payments...
What is the concept of equitable distribution in Illinois?
It's not unusual for couples to spend hours arguing in Illinois court about who gets what in a divorce. In order to treat everyone fairly and try to keep arguments brief, courts usually use the concept of equitable distribution to divide assets. Equitable distribution...
Divorcing a narcissist
Going through a divorce in Illinois is often an emotionally and financially challenging experience. If you were married to a narcissist, the experience is even more difficult, sometimes traumatic. To successfully come out of your marriage with what you deserve, here...
Learn how the support test decides child support
Residents of Libertyville and other nearby areas of Illinois will want to learn more about the determination of someone who qualifies as your dependent. These dependents may be a qualifying relative or a child. This determination is for the purpose of taxes and is one...