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What Are The Guidelines For Child Support Payments In Illinois?
If you are considering divorce and have children in Illinois, child support payments will need to be paid. Child support refers to the parent's ongoing or periodic payments to the other parent to raise the child. The idea of child support is to cover the financial and...
Reasons Couples Choose To Get Divorced
It is estimated that 40%-50% of marriages end in divorce. Many troubled couples can work with marriage counselors and therapists to improve their marriages. However, there are situations where a marriage is so harmful and toxic, divorce is the best option. So how do...
Why a Father Should Ask for a Paternity Test in Illinois
The family unit is different today than it was 50 years ago. Back then, the majority of children were born to parents who were married. Societal norms have changed significantly since then. Today, it is perfectly acceptable for a child to be born to unmarried parents....
How is Property Division Handled in Illinois Divorce?
When a couple decides to divorce, there are often issues that become contentious between the two. Even couples who both agree to end the marriage can become tangled up in settlement issues. Of the many settlement matters, financial issues are at the top of the list...
How Long Do You Have to Be Separated Before You Can Get a Divorce in Illinois?
Your wedding day is likely the happiest day of your life. When couples get married they don’t expect the union to end in divorce. Unfortunately, couples sometimes grow apart and fall out of love over time. In some instances, couples decide to get divorced. The divorce...
Why it Pays to Retain a High-Net-Worth Attorney in Illinois
Divorce is one of the most stressful life situations you will ever deal with. The decision to end your marriage is a big one and it can be even more difficult when you have many assets. Some people associate high-net-worth divorce attorneys with celebrities and...
How Do Spouses Hide Assets in a Divorce?
Going through a divorce can be one of the most difficult and stressful times in your life. Even couples who agree to end their marriage may find that they have major disagreements as to the settlement terms of the divorce. Finances are a likely cause of discord both...
Why You Should Never File for Divorce Without a Lawyer
The breakdown of a marriage is often a stressful period for you and the entire family. As you make the decision to end the union, you may wonder whether you can go through the process of divorce without the aid of an attorney. While the law does not require you to...
What Happens to my Pet During my Divorce?
In the United States, 38.4% of households own at least one dog and 25.4% own at least one cat, amounting to a total of 76.8 million pet dogs and 58.4 pet cats. [1] Notwithstanding the significance and strength of the emotional bond between humans and their four-legged...
