Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

Ending Child Support in Illinois: What You Need to Know

Whether you are the parent who pays or receives child support, you should be aware of your rights and obligations under Illinois’ statute on child support obligations. In some cases, the duty to pay child support arises out of a divorce. In other cases, it follows a parentage case. Regardless of the specific circumstances, child support orders are legally binding. There are severe consequences and penalties for violating a child support order. Here, our Chicago child support lawyer about endin...   Read more ...  

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Settlements, Financial Matters, and Remarriage

In an Illinois divorce case, it is common for a judge to award spousal support to a lower-earning spouse or party that faces challenges in becoming self-sustaining. The details of alimony vary and are very case-specific, so the duration could be several years after the divorce was finalized. As such, it is probable that adjustments may be necessary due to lifestyle changes of either the payer or recipient. Regardless of whether your arrangement was determined through a settlement agreement or a ...   Read more ...  

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Child Support and Medical Expenses

Regardless of whether you are the payor or recipient of child support in Illinois, there are certain expenses that you expect to incur. Food, lodging, education, utilities, and extracurricular activities just scratch the surface when it comes to raising a child, so it is obvious that a large portion of support payments will be dedicated to these and related costs. However, medical expenses are sometimes overlooked when addressing child support in a divorce case or after establishing paternity. R...   Read more ...  

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How to Avoid Parenting Plan Problems

Even if they do not get along themselves, there is no question that divorcing parents want what is best for their children. Disputes enter the picture when they cannot agree on the details. For the most part, disagreements center on the key components of a parenting plan – i.e., custody and visitation, which are referred to as allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time under Illinois law. As part of the legal divorce process, Illinois’ divorce statute requires parties to subm...   Read more ...  

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Are You Doing Something That Could Negatively Impact Your Child Custody Rights?

For parents going through the Illinois divorce process, one of the most important issues you will address is child custody. The statute uses the term allocation of parental responsibilities, but the concept generally refers to how parents make decisions and uphold their parental obligations regarding raising the child. As such, custody is less about where the child lives, though he or she may live primarily with one parent for logistical purposes. A key goal of allocating parental responsibiliti...   Read more ...  

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