Establishing Paternity to Seek Custody Rights
In Illinois, when a child is born to a married couple, the law presumes that the husband is the child’s father. This presumption is confirmed when the married parents fill out paperwork at the hospital, including the husband’s name on the child’s birth certificate application for the state vital records office. Establishing paternity is more…
Read MoreIs 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 MoreThe Pros and Cons of Separation vs. Divorce
If your marriage has hit a rough patch, you may be wondering about what to do next. When attempts at counseling and working it out aren’t helping, you may be ready to move to the next step. For some couples, the question may be whether they should get separated – or move forward with a…
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 MoreIllinois Child Support Guidelines
When you share a child or children with another person, breaking up can be challenging. A major concern for many parents is whether they will receive – or be required to pay – child support. The answer to that question depends on several factors, including which parent has primary custody, the child’s needs, and the…
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