Is Collaborative Divorce in Illinois a Good Fit for Me
Is Collaborative Divorce in Illinois a Good Fit for Me If you are contemplating divorce in Illinois, one consideration that you should contemplate at the outset is whether a collaborative divorce is a good fit for you. Typically, you choose to start into the collaborative divorce process before you would actually file a case in…
Is Illinois Now a 50/50 Custody / Parenting-Time State
Is Illinois Now a 50/50 Custody / Parenting-Time State Whether you are a married couple or an unmarried couple with children the issue of child custody is an important issue to consider if you separate. I sometimes get calls from clients who ask me if it is true what they have been told by family…
Do I Want Legal Separation or a Divorce
Do I Want Legal Separation or a Divorce In Illinois, you have the legal options of seeking a legal separation or seeking a divorce. A legal separation is a formal court process that you go through to have you designated by court order as being legally separated. Merely being physically separated from your spouse or…
Do I Really Need a Will in 2026 or Are Wills Outdated
Do I Really Need a Will in 2026 or Are Wills Outdated There appears to be a trend in the conventional opinions that Wills are an outdated and archaic form of dealing with estate planning and are no longer needed. This abhorrence to Wills stems in part from the poor opinion that many have of…
DO I NEED A POWER OF ATTORNEY OR GUARDIANSHIP
DO I NEED A POWER OF ATTORNEY OR GUARDIANSHIP If you have an aging parent or disabled child who you believe needs your assistance with finances Illinois law offers some options to you. The power of attorney form authorizes another person to act on that person’s agent and act on their behalf in financial matters. …
How to Get the Father of My Child to Pay More Support
How to Get the Father of My Child to Pay More Support If you have a child support order in place and you believe that you should be receiving more support from your child’s Father than you are currently receiving, you can file a petition to modify child support. It is important to note that…
How to Get Financial Support During a Divorce
How to Get Financial Support During a Divorce One aspect of filing for divorce in Illinois when you have children that can be frightening is ensuring that you can get adequate financial support during the divorce for you and for your children. A divorce will cost money and take time and once there is a…
Protecting Your Financial Interests in Divorce as the Higher Wage Earner
Protecting Your Financial Interests in Divorce as the Higher Wage Earner: If you are getting divorced in Illinois and you earn significantly more than your Spouse, there are certain aspects of the divorce process that you should consider in order to protect your financial interests. A common misconception is that the law orders the Court…
WHEN IS IT TIME TO FILE FOR DIVORCE
WHEN IS IT TIME TO FILE FOR DIVORCEFiling for divorce can be a difficult step to take, but sometimes it is a necessary step, and it is important to understand the advantages of when to file and when not to file for divorce because the timing of filing can have important legal consequences. Parties should…
CUSTODIAL RIGHTS AND CHILD SUPPORT RIGHTS FOR UNMARRIED PARENTS
CUSTODIAL RIGHTS AND CHILD SUPPORT RIGHTS FOR UNMARRIED PARENTSIt is important for unmarried parents to understand when they have a right to see their child and what financial support they are required to provide for their child. If neither parent has yet filed a petition in court asking a court to address the parenting issues,…