Posts by Larry Manassa
What is the Difference Between an Allocation of Parenting Responsibilities and Parenting Time?
When couples end their marriage, one of the most contentious areas of the divorce process involves the allocation of parenting time and parenting responsibilities. While the goal of every divorce is to reach an amicable agreement that is in the best interests of the children, this isn’t always easily achieved. In 2016, a new Illinois…
Read MoreReasons to Consider a Prenuptial or Post-Nuptial Agreement
Money issues and communication troubles are two of the top three reasons most couples get divorced. As such, planning for the future and for any complications down the road may be the best way to provide both parties with peace of mind and prevent disastrous and painful divorces. There are multiple ways a couple can…
Read MoreHow are Retirement & Investment Accounts Divided in an Illinois Divorce?
You work hard for your money, and you’ve planned meticulously for your future, including your retirement. Unfortunately, a divorce can throw a wrench into those plans. However, with an experienced Barrington divorce attorney on your side, your divorce doesn’t have to derail your life goals. The first step towards protecting your retirement and investment accounts…
Read MoreChild Custody in Illinois: Can I Move Out of State?
Your child custody agreement was probably created when tensions were high and your divorce was imminent. As the dust settles after a divorce, however, your lives will inevitably change. Sometimes those changes mean moving out of the state to get a better job, find happiness with another partner, or simply to start fresh. But what…
Read MoreCalculating Child Support: A Brief Overview
Child support in Illinois is now determined primarily on the income of both parents. In addition to income, the statutory calculations also require the court to consider the number of children each party has and the amount of parenting time (counted by overnights) each party has with their children on an annual basis. Under the…
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