Divorce… Understanding Maintenance Orders in an Illinois Divorce 26 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 In many Illinois divorce cases, one spouse has significantly greater income and assets than the other. This can make it difficult to reach a fair resolution through the division of…
Custody… What Is Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time? 24 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 Couples with children in Illinois who are separating or getting divorced will need to create a shared parenting plan to address issues related to the children. This plan is separated…
Divorce… Benefits of Mediation to Resolve a Child Custody Dispute 21 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 Understandably, most parents have strong opinions about divorce issues involving their children. Child custody disputes are often one of the hardest types of family law disputes to resolve. Parents may…
Divorce How to Help Your Children Cope with Your Divorce 14 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 When parents split up, children can sometimes feel as if their entire world has been turned upside down. Divorce that involves a significant amount of contention is often especially hard…
Custody… Parenting Time During Military Deployment 13 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 Divorced American military families face unique challenges when navigating issues regarding parenting responsibilities and parenting time. Arranging for the care of a child during deployment, ensuring the child can visit…
Alimony… Do I Pay Alimony in a Divorce If I Make More Than My Spouse? 11 Jan 2022December 11, 2024 Divorce can bring about complicated financial questions. One issue for divorcing individuals is alimony. Alimony, now called Maintenance, or spousal support is to help a spouse who is financially dependent…
Custody… Which Family Law Issues Can Be Resolved Through Mediation? 11 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 If you are preparing for a divorce, you may be familiar with the resolution method of mediation. This option is desirable for many divorcing couples, as it allows them to…
Paternity Who Benefits from Establishing Legal Paternity in Illinois? 10 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 When a baby is born to unmarried parents in Illinois, the father is usually not automatically recognized as the child’s legal parent. Establishing legal paternity requires further action through either…
Custody… When Can I Change the Terms of My Illinois Parenting Plan? 10 Jan 2022March 7, 2023 When Illinois parents divorce, they are asked to create a “parenting plan” describing parental responsibilities and parenting time and submit it to the court. If the parents disagree about the…
Divorce… Should I Return the Engagement Ring or Other Gifts if We Get Divorced? 7 Jan 2022December 11, 2024 Engagement - and the sparkling, expensive piece of jewelry that typically accompanies it - is the subject of many romantic movies and books. The internet is replete with articles detailing…
