How Long to Wait After Separation to Divorce?
If you and your spouse are considering divorce, you may wish to consider a legal separation first. In Illinois, married couples have the option to file for divorce immediately on the grounds of irreconcilable differences or seek a legal separation. This law changed in 2016. Prior to 2016, Illinois couples had to live separately for…
Read MoreHow is Spousal Maintenance Calculated in Illinois?
How is Spousal Maintenance Calculated in Illinois? – According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there were 26,132 divorces and annulments in the state of Illinois in 2016. This was the fewest number of divorces in the state over the last several years. In Illinois, spousal maintenance is a component of most divorces. It…
Read MoreWhen Does Child Support End in Illinois?
Divorce Involving Children A divorce involving children tend to be more complex as the divorce will affect many aspects of the children’s lives. To make the transition as least disruptive as possible, parents must make decisions about how the children will be raised, where they will reside, and how must time each parent spends with…
Read MoreWho to Call if Your Former Spouse or Partner Isn’t Paying Child Support
Paying child support isn’t optional. It is a required part of any divorce judgment in the state of Illinois when a marriage dissolves and involves minor children, and in any percentage matter. However, even though it may be necessary, it can be a spot of major contention for those going through a divorce. Former spouses…
Read MoreWhat 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…
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