Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

Requesting Child Support as a Father

Fathers seeking child support during a divorce generally have the same rights as mothers would. Generally, Illinois laws on child support are gender neutral. In addition, the law in Illinois mandates that the incomes of both parents be considered when setting child support.   It could also be useful to know that many laws involving child support, and many other aspects of divorce law, changed recently in Illinois — and they continue to do so. When making decisions, it is always important ...   Read more ...  

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What To Consider When Telling Your Kids About Divorce

At first, children often struggle to grasp the basic concepts behind divorce. This can make talking about the divorce a frustrating process for everybody involved. Hopefully, these insights will be able to help you increase your chances of having successful conversations. I believe that, with the right strategy, you can help your children move forward through this challenging process.   Before you read on, you should know that what you tell your children could have an influence on the outco...   Read more ...  

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How Do I Enforce Agreements Made in an Old Divorce Decree?

Illinois courts might be able to help you enforce your decree. Failure to comply with a divorce decree could land someone in jail. Of course, that is not always the case and there would probably be other options available before you could pursue criminal punishment. Please keep in mind while reading this article that nothing herein should be taken as legal advice.   Generally speaking, you have a few options to convince your ex to adhere to the terms of your divorce agreement. Your best cou...   Read more ...  

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Grandparents Taking a Major Role in Child Custody

The family structure of two parents in their first marriage living together with their children no longer describes the majority of American households. As a result, I notice many grandparents are taking significant roles in caring for and making decisions on behalf of their grandchildren — but if a conflict arises, where do they legally stand? The answer depends on the case, but there are some general ideas, which define the conversation regarding grandparent custody in Illinois.   Pleas...   Read more ...  

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Safeguard Your Financial Future After Your Divorce

During a divorce, your financial future could depend on how you divide assets between you and your spouse. Keep in mind, this is not legal advice. However, dividing assets could affect your upcoming taxes and further effect your retirement accounts as they mature. You might even find your divorce could influence future generations. Here is a brief discussion of three phases of your financial future and the strategies you might take to secure them.   Preparing for the Upcoming Tax Year One o...   Read more ...  

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Can Alimony Be Garnished From a Personal Injury Settlement?

Income, for some people, is easy to define. Some people have jobs which involve regular, monthly payments. However, there are types of earnings a court may not consider as income, at least not for the purposes of child support and alimony.   The question of whether spousal maintenance payments could be garnished from personal injury settlements is a complex question. Therefore, please do not regard any of this as legal advice. Understanding how your own finances might relate to the Illinois...   Read more ...  

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