Benefits of Mediation
While some Illinois divorce cases will go through a full trial to determine disputes, many more divorce cases are resolved through less adversarial processes, such as mediation, where parties sit down with their lawyers and a mediator trained in techniques for resolving disagreements. Often, mediators can get divorcing couples to settle their case, instead of conducting a trial to have a judge decide asset division, spousal maintenance, and issues related to minor children. Illinois laws allow j... Read more ...
Am I Required to Provide Life Insurance?
Most couples going through divorce in Illinois realize they need to address asset division, spousal support, and issues regarding minor children. Not many understand the role life insurance plays as part of this process. It may seem strange that a court would require one or both parties to maintain or purchase a life insurance policy, but many judges will order it as part of a final divorce decree – or even while a case is still proceeding. Once you learn the reasons behind such an arrangement... Read more ...
The Trend of Young People and Prenuptial Agreements
For many years, the popular belief was only the rich and famous would execute prenuptial agreements before getting married. That traditional line of thinking quickly diminished when people began realizing the benefits. However, one key misconception remained: The idea that only older adults consider prenups, especially those walking down the aisle for the second time. The truth is, the number of millennials requesting prenuptial agreements is on the rise, as more than half of divorce atto... Read more ...
What Do I Do If I Cannot Afford Child Support?
You know both parents have the responsibility to provide financial support for their children and, in a perfect world, you are more than willing to do your part. However, your circumstances can abruptly change or other developments in your life may render you unable to afford child support. In such a situation, you probably understand the consequences for non-payment are harsh. Illinois actually defines the failure to fulfill child support as a Class A Misdemeanor under certain circumstances, wh... Read more ...
When Is Supervised Parenting Time Necessary in an Illinois Divorce?
In many divorce cases, Illinois’ statute on allocation of parental responsibilities generally favors both individuals sharing in the raising of the child. As such, parents share in making key significant decisions regarding the child’s life. For logistical purposes, one parent often has residential possession, while the other is entitled to visitation. However, there are many situations where parents share time with the child on an equal or approximately equal basis. Under the law, the offic... Read more ...
What Are Different Types of Domestic Violence?
Every situation of domestic violence is factually unique, especially when you consider Illinois laws cover various personal relationships and different acts of aggression. Though many presume issues only occur between spouses, the domestic violence statute specifically includes family members, housemates, parents who share a child, people in a current or past dating relationships, caretakers and disabled adults and many others. Also, the term “violence” incorporates a much wider range of act... Read more ...
