Category Archives: Illinois Family Law Attorneys
Understanding Temporary Custody Orders
When a relationship ends, especially a marriage, there are a large number of considerations that must be addressed. In the case of divorce, many of these concerns must be handled legally and under the supervision of the court. Division of marital property, spousal support, and other issues between spouses may be difficult enough, but for divorcing parents, making arrangements regarding their children can be extremelyContinue reading
Study Suggests Divorce More Likely When the Wife Gets Sick
The vows are familiar: for better, for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, as long we both shall live. While these promises may represent the true intentions of a couple on their wedding day, new research is suggesting that “in sickness” may be a little more difficult than expected for many. A recent study has found that health-related issues can haveContinue reading
Remarriage for Americans Reaches New High
More than ever, American adults are willing to give marriage a second, or third, chance. This is according to data recently released by the United States Census Bureau, which examined survey results from 2008 to 2012. The research looked at the marital status and other socio-economic factors to help identify current trends emerging throughout the country. Remarriage Studies Released earlier this month, the Census Bureau’s report, “RemarriageContinue reading
Tips for Making a Joint Parenting Agreement Work
Raising children can be very difficult for divorced or unmarried parents, especially if the relationship between them is strained. However, a child deserves the best from his or parents, and in many situations, that requires parents to put their differences aside and focus their efforts on meeting the child’s needs. Parents in Illinois with joint custody, or shared custody, of their children must do moreContinue reading
Finding Hidden Assets in a Divorce
Property and asset division are two of the biggest issues that come with any divorce. Each partner contributed to the couple’s shared pool of assets, and when the couple decides to end their marriage, part of the process is to make sure these assets are divided fairly among the spouses. In Illinois, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act does not require that marital assets be dividedContinue reading
Calculating Spousal Maintenance Awards in Illinois
The decision to divorce is a difficult one under the best of circumstances. The process of divorce can be challenging as well, as a couple must decide, or leave the court to decide, on considerations such as property division, child custody and support issues, and, in some cases, spousal maintenance. Spousal Maintenance In the state of Illinois, any financial support provided to a party by hisContinue reading