Tag Archives: Illinois Family Law Attorney

The Court Appointed a Child Representative to Our Case; What Does that Mean?

If the court appointed a child representative to your case, it means that the court feels it is in your child’s best interest for a neutral party to determine the most productive choices for his or her custody, support, and visitation following your divorce. A child representative’s duties are outlined in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. The representative is an attorney appointed by the courtContinue reading

Many Believe Illinois Child Support Model Needs Updated

As a society, there are certain values that unite most Americans, regardless of their political leaning or affiliations. Among these is the culture’s focus and care regarding the well-being of children. Every child should have the opportunity to grow up healthy and strong with the love and support of both parents, whether the parents are together or not. To that end, very few would everContinue reading

Re-Entering the Workforce after Divorce

Adjusting to a post-divorce life is often very difficult. While the divorce may have been absolutely necessary for the long-term health and happiness of both spouses, it can certainly have a major impact on their lifestyle and future. This can be especially true for a spouse who, during the marriage, was primarily a homemaker or a stay-at-home parent. The new family dynamic may mean that stayingContinue reading

Grandparents’ Rights to Visitation

The effects of a divorce or family separation on the life of a child can be rather significant. Often, the child must adapt to a new schedule of spending time with the important people in his or life, including aunts, uncles, cousins, and, in some cases, even siblings. What about grandparents? It is reasonable for one to think that grandparents must have some sort ofContinue reading

Grandparents’ Rights to Visitation

The effects of a divorce or family separation on the life of a child can be rather significant. Often, the child must adapt to a new schedule of spending time with the important people in his or life, including aunts, uncles, cousins, and, in some cases, even siblings. What about grandparents? It is reasonable for one to think that grandparents must have some sort ofContinue reading

Retained Earnings in Divorce

When a couple decides to divorce, among the more contentious issues is often how assets and property are to be divided. Either spouse’s ownership or investment in a businesscan make property division even more complicated. One of the biggest challenges is determining how much of a company’s value, in general, and, specifically, retained earnings are to be considered marital property, subject to equitable distribution upon divorce.Continue reading

Life Changes and Child Support Order Modification

At any given time in the state of Illinois, nearly half a million child support cases are in effect, supporting more than 510,000 children. Nearly $290 million is collected annually as a result of such orders, and if you have children with your ex-spouse or ex-partner, some of that money supported your child. Those who pay child support in Illinois, generally have a good idea of howContinue 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