When parents in Illinois part ways, questions about child custody often arise. In Illinois, the court takes several important factors into consideration before making decisions about child custody arrangements. Some of the variables Illinois considers when deciding...
In most states, a divorced parent’s obligation to pay child support ends when the child either attains 18 years of age or graduates from high school – but a handful of states, including Illinois, can impose financial obligations on parents a bit longer. In this state,...
The divorce process can become complex when the distribution of assets comes into play. This complexity increases when one spouse is a high-level executive with a large compensation package. You need to understand how executive compensation can affect your divorce,...
According to the Illinois Department of Children & Family Services, the Department of Children and Family Services in the state received over 200,000 hotline calls, and it ended up investigating over 85,000 of those reported instances. If DCFS has contacted you...
According to the World Population Review, Illinois sees roughly 6.2 divorces per 1,000 residents each year. Many of those divorces involve children whose parents must tell them about the divorce. The experience of telling your children about an impending divorce is...
The dissolution of a marriage brings many changes, particularly for families with children. One innovative approach that some families have chosen to navigate this transition is "birdnesting". This arrangement involves the children staying in the family home while the...
Given the complexity of many splits, it is not unusual to feel frustrated and emotional. However, allowing these feelings to control your behavior can backfire miserably in a court of law. As you prepare for divorce court, it is imperative that you recognize the...
Most evidence shows that children of divorced parents thrive when the parents have joint custody. When you think of joint custody, your first thought may be co-parenting. While co-parenting has benefits, it is not a system that works for every couple. Co-parenting...
Following a divorce, staying on amicable terms with your former partner is not always an option. While you may try to remain cordial for the sake of your children, if your partner does not do the same, it could result in further trauma for you and your children....
Legal issues involving your children could become one of the most difficult aspects of ending your marriage, and you could face challenges years after getting a divorce. In addition to child support, you could run into serious problems with respect to child custody or...
