Joint custody has largely gotten touted over the years for its numerous helpful benefits for children of divorce. Studies across the board show that it helps with various things like the development of healthy coping mechanisms. But does this option suit every family...
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What will happen to the family business during property division?
Perhaps you inherited the family business, or perhaps you and your soon-to-be-ex founded the company together. Now that you face divorce, what will happen to the business during property division? You have three options to consider. Sell the business outright If you...
Do child support orders include college tuition?
With the ever-rising cost of living comes a need for higher-paying jobs. While there are plenty of lucrative careers that do not require a college education, there are also many that do. However, the cost of higher education continues to rise. Some parents believe...
Passports and child support enforcement
It is essential to realize that a number of consequences can arise if a parent fails to pay child support, whether you owe support yourself or your child's other parent refuses to pay. In addition to license suspension, the interception of tax refunds and even jail...
The penalties for parenting time violations in Illinois
If you have a parenting time order, it is critical to carefully review the terms of the agreement. Whether you face allegations of failing to abide by your parenting plan or your child's other parent refuses to comply with the order, you need to have a clear...
Driver’s license suspension due to unpaid child support
As a parent who owes child support, it is important to understand the serious consequences that you could face if you fall behind. Aside from the interception of your tax refund and the threat of jail time, you could lose your driving privileges if you fail to pay...
Who gets the rings when you divorce?
Even though you are ready to end your marriage, it was not always bad. In fact, you have some wonderful memories of happier times. Two of these are probably your engagement and wedding days. The rings you wear remind you of these occasions. In addition to being...
Key elements to include in a parenting plan
Parenting is one of the most difficult jobs, and it is often made even more challenging after a divorce or separation. A comprehensive parenting plan serves as an important foundation for raising children in two homes. When drafting a parenting plan, it is important...
The clear signs of a broken marriage
Though Tolstoy talked about the unique characteristics of an unhappy family, he could have also come up with many similarities among couples headed for a divorce. Time and time again, certain factors in a relationship point to serious trouble. While the presence of...
What Illinois considers when awarding parental responsibilities
When you have a child with someone in Illinois and you no longer share a romantic relationship with that person, you may need the state to allocate parenting time on your behalf. When making decisions about parenting time and parental responsibilities, Illinois...