Determining the identity of the father may have important consequences for a child’s financial security, among other things. Illinois has paternity laws that help determine child support and other important rights for the child. Paternity defined The legal...
Modifying child support can be important for both paying parents and parents receiving child support. Recipient parents may have concerns about the amount of child support they are being paid, while spouses who are paying child support may be concerned about their...
When Illinois residents are in a marriage that is moving inevitably toward a divorce, they usually are going through a wide range of emotions. Anger, bitterness and resentment may be running high. However, as much as a divorce can be a life-altering and emotional...
Every parent facing child custody concerns wants to know how child custody is determined where they live. It is helpful to know that child custody is always decided based on what is in the best interests of the child but parents should also understand how what is in...
You were angry when you found out that your spouse had been seeing someone else. You were even more furious when you found out that they had done this more than once in your relationship.You're ready to divorce, but you want to know if you have the grounds to do so....
With a pandemic in full swing, one thing that you might be concerned about is having your child move back and forth between homes. It certainly could pose a danger if they're constantly being exposed to new people, and there is a risk that they could fall ill.This is...
Divorces are different for everyone. Some people get through them easily, while others face years of conflict. You're someone who doesn't fight to fight with anyone, but that doesn't mean that you should settle too easily.When you are dealing with divorce, you're...
You didn't think you'd be worried about your estate plan this early in life, but with a child on the way, you've realized that you want to make sure they're cared for in the event that something happens to you or your spouse. You want to know that your child will not...
Divorce is not an easy process for you, your soon-to-be ex or your child to go through. It is a life-changing decision, and children can often struggle with their new reality.However, there are things that you can do to ease the divorce process for your child. Keep...
It can be hard to cope with having your children away from you. They may live with your ex-spouse more regularly or seem distant when they're with you. Whatever the situation is, it's complicated when your children have been through a divorce and now live split...
