Illinois Divorce Laws: What to Expect When You File
Everything you need to know about Illinois divorce laws at a glance—requirements, property division, child custody and support, domestic violence, and more.
Top Questions to Ask Your Divorce Attorney Before Filing
Before embarking on the complex journey of divorce, ensuring you have the right legal guidance is crucial. Knowing what questions to ask your divorce attorney can make all the difference. This article will outline the top queries to consider for an informed and strategic preparation. Understanding the Divorce Process In understanding the divorce process, it’s […]
What To Ask Your Family Lawyer About Child Support
Navigating the intricacies of family law can be challenging, especially when it comes to child support. Many parents find themselves overwhelmed by the legal jargon, complex calculations, and emotional considerations involved in these matters. Understanding your legal obligations and rights is essential not only for protecting your financial interests but also for ensuring the long-term […]
Understanding Upcoming Changes to Illinois Child Support Laws
The Illinois legislature has made some changes to the way child support is calculated, and it may impact your court-ordered child support. On July 1, 2017, courts will determine child support based on the “income shares” model. What Is the Income Shares Model? How Does It Differ from the Current Law? Under the income shares model, both […]
Modified Child Support: College-Bound Children and Requests for Adjustments
Modified child support is often necessary when addressing college-bound children, as educational expenses can add significant financial strain. As children of divorced or separated parents grow, their needs evolve, and this can require adjustments in support to cover college tuition, room and board, and other expenses. Experienced legal counsel can help ensure that all future needs are considered and that agreements are fair and comprehensive for both parties.
Financial Aid and Paying for Your Child’s College Tuition after Divorce
When parents go through a divorce, they often fail to consider the long-term financial aid implications, like paying for a child’s college tuition. Remarriage and other life changes can further complicate matters, making it difficult to know how to navigate the financial aid process or determine how much responsibility each parent may have in covering any remaining tuition expenses. Before you file, consider the following tips and strategies for effectively managing your child’s education.
How Does the Illinois Child Support Process Work When Parents Split Up?
One of the biggest questions parents have when they split up is how will child support work. Parents have a legal duty to financially support their children, and that obligation does not end just because the relationship has ended. Child Support Guidelines Illinois has a set of guidelines judges are required to consider when setting child support. […]
College Support Agreements in Divorce
It is a thrilling moment when your child is finally accepted into college. However, after the celebrations, an important question may pop into your head: Who is going to pay for all of this? Saying that tertiary education in the United States is expensive is an understatement. The costs of attending college are rising rapidly every […]
Divorced Parent Paying for College: Planning Ahead
Sorting through complicated financial issues is one major hurdle that many divorcees fear. There may be complex decisions to make regarding spousal support or alimony, the division of property, or issues of child support when applicable. Additionally, if you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have children together, sorting out how you plan to pay for your […]
Advice for Divorced Dads
Being a divorced parent can be a difficult role for any adult. Not only does he or she have to deal with the fallout of the failure of marriage and partnership, divorced parents who are the non-custodial parent may also deal with the loss of regular contact with children. Illinois awards custody to whomever the court deems as the […]
The Basics of Post-Decree Modifications
After a divorce is finalized, some may feel stilted or left out in the cold. This could be the case when one party in the divorce is awarded an exorbitant or seemingly unfair settlement given the circumstances of the divorce. For example, if the wife is caught cheating and then all marital property is equally distributed—even though the […]