Family Law Articles
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Establishing Paternity to Seek Custody Rights
For fathers in Illinois, establishing paternity is a critical first step in securing custody rights and building a strong, lasting relationship with their children. At Manassa Law, P.C., we understand the emotional and legal challenges that fathers face when seeking to assert their parental rights. Our experienced child custody attorney is here to guide you…
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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…
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How 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…
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What 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…
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10 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.…