When divorce comes knocking, many couples do not anticipate just how complicated the process is, especially when a marriage contains complex assets. While getting married is a fairly straightforward process, achieving a fair divorce is rarely ever as simple.When you...
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Unmarried Separations And Paternity In Illinois
The end of any relationship is a difficult time. In cases where the couple wasn't married, that process can be simpler than in cases where parents get divorced. Unfortunately, if you didn't get married and had children together, that can make the separation more...
3 Times To Consider Modifying Child Custody Arrangements
There are times when you or your ex may want to discuss changing your child custody arrangements. In many cases, the reason to do this is because there is a major life change occurring. For example, maybe you have a new job offer in another state, so you want to...
Illinois Child Support: Common Questions
For parents in Illinois and elsewhere, figuring out how to financially support children after divorce or separation can be a challenging and confusing thing. Thankfully, the state has very specific guidelines when it comes to child support to make it a little easier....
2016 Changes To Child Custody In Illinois
Did you know that Illinois has made some major changes in the statutes regarding child custody?Here are some of the changes to be aware of: We no longer use the term child custody in Illinois. It is now called "Allocation of Parental Responsibilities." You can now...