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The legal concepts that apply to many aspects of your life are constantly evolving to accommodate changing times. The same is true for Illinois’ statute on child support. The basic duty to support has not been altered significantly, so both parents are still obligated to provide for their children. The amount runs according to statutory child support guidelines, which consider:   Each parent’s income. The number of children to be supported. How many overnights the child spends with the...   Read more ...  

When going through a divorce, couples will have to make decisions on many legal issues, including who will get the marital home. The party that gets to keep the marital home in a divorce, if either at all, largely depends on the facts of the case. Marital homes are generally considered marital property and as such, are subject to division during divorce.   In many cases, the marital home is sold and the couple divides the proceeds fairly. However, when one person wants to keep the home in a...   Read more ...  

After a divorce that involves minor children, one parent is typically ordered to pay child support, as well as other expenses related to their education, healthcare, and other costs. Child support is expected to help the other parent to pay for the child’s daily expenses. If you believe you are no longer responsible for paying support, it is important to speak to a child support lawyer in Chicago that can help you petition to terminate child support. Terminating Support Upon the Age of 18 It i...   Read more ...  

In Illinois, the concept of ‘child custody’ is now referred to as the ‘allocation of parental responsibilities.’ Under Illinois law (750 ILCS 5/602.5), state courts are required to “allocate decision-making responsibilities according to the child’s best interests.” As a general rule, Illinois courts presume that it is best for a child to have an active, ongoing relationship with both parents. However, there are exceptions. Unfortunately, some parents are simply not fit to provi...   Read more ...  

During or after a divorce, the financially advantaged spouse may be required to make alimony (spousal maintenance) payments to their former partner. In Illinois, there are several different types of spousal support, including:   Temporary alimony Reviewable alimony Fixed term alimony Indefinite alimony Both fixed term alimony and indefinite alimony can last for many years. However, these payments may stop early if the receiving spouse remarries or enters a new cohabiting relationship. Her...   Read more ...  

What Do You Need To Know Before You Call A Divorce Attorney? Being prepared for a conversation with an attorney, especially an initial conversation, is probably very helpful to both the potential client as well as the attorney. The attorneys will want to be focused on facts and issues that will be relevant in the case. As a general rule, an attorney doesn’t need the entire history of a party’s life or marriage, , this is especially true for marriages that span 10-20 years or more. &n...   Read more ...