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.
Social media is tricky territory for those facing divorce
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.
How does the Illinois court view child support modification?
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.
Spousal maintenance in Illinois
During a divorce proceeding in the state of Illinois, there are three types of alimony, or maintenance, that the court may consider awarding.
How to prepare for property division during your divorce
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.
Does your new job signal a need for child custody changes?
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.
Understanding family law terminology in Illinois
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.
Do you understand the maintenance formula in your divorce?
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 of a maintenance award, if the court considers this kind of payment to be appropriate.
