Posts by Larry Manassa
Is Alimony/Spousal Support Mandatory in Illinois?
When facing the difficult decision to pursue a divorce, it’s natural to feel overwhelmed by uncertainties. You might wonder who will get the house, how child parenting will work, or how long the legal process will take. Another important question might be: In Illinois, spousal support payments between divorced spouses are called spousal maintenance. In…
Read MoreHow to Help a Good Friend Through a Divorce
When you were younger, you may have spent a lot of time – and money – attending weddings. During later phases of your life, those same marriages that you joyfully celebrated may have changed quite a bit. Some of your close friends and family may even be in the middle of divorce proceedings. It can…
Read MoreWhat Is the Role of a Child Specialist in a Collaborative Divorce?
For many parents, their biggest fear about filing for divorce is how it will affect their kids. While divorce doesn’t have to be – and usually isn’t – traumatic, it is still a big change for most kids. For this reason, most parents want to minimize any negative impacts of divorce on their kids. During…
Read More10 Tips for Divorcing a Narcissist in Illinois
Going through a divorce is never easy. It often takes a huge emotional and financial toll on both parties and their families. However, when your soon-to-be-ex is a narcissist, it can be even harder. Narcissism is a personality disorder that often manifests in a lack of empathy, attention-seeking behavior, and an inflated sense of self-importance.…
Read MoreEnforcement or Modification of Divorce Judgments
What can you do if your ex suddenly stops paying child support or is falling behind on spousal support payments? What about if your ex refuses to honor the terms in the parenting time plan? When this happens, you may have a couple of options in the state of Illinois. You may choose to enforce…
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