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Child Support

Illinois Child Support Payment System Upgrades to Delay Disbursements

As stated in the letter issued by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services,…
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Child Support

Illinois Child Support Changes Coming In 2027

Senate Bill 3524, titled “Child Support Changes” on the Illinois General Assembly’s website,   passed both…
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Custody

Navigating Child Custody Battles – Tips for Parents

In Illinois, the legal framework surrounding child custody has evolved over the years. There has been a…
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Family Law Videos

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What Factors Do Illinois Courts Consider in Granting Custody?

What are the Most Common Types of Arrangements for Children’s Living Situations Post Divorce?

If There is A Lot of Conflict Between My Spouse and I, is Joint Custody Still a Possibility?

How is Custody and Child Support Decided When Dealing With Children of Unwed Parents?

Can Both Parents Have Equal Rights and Decision-Making Powers regarding Their Children?

At What Age Can a Child Choose Which Parent He or She Wishes to Live With?

Under What Circumstances Can the Custodial Parent Move with Them to Another State?

How Can Primary Parenting Rights be Taken Away from the Parent to Whom They Were Assigned?

Family Law Litigation

What Happens When a Litigation Case Goes to Court?

In Divorce Litigation, Is There Always a Trial, or Is It Possible to Settle out of Court?

What Is Discovery, and When Does It Occur during the Divorce Process?

Is It Better to Litigate or Settle a Case?

What if I Don’t Agree with the Judge’s Ruling?

If One Party Decides Not To Retain a Lawyer, Will He or She be Held to the Same Standards in Court?

Child Support

Can Co-Parents Force the Other to Pay for Their Children’s College Tuition?

Can Child Support be Increased or Reduced if Circumstances Change?

What are the Changes Regarding the New Maintnence Law in 2019?

When Does Child Support Typically End?

After Divorce, Are Both Parents Responsible for Paying for College for Their Children?

Mediation

What Types of Issues in a Divorce or Family Case Can be Resolved Through Mediation?

How Long Does a Typical Mediation Process Take and How Much Does it Cost?

What Are the Advantages of Using Mediation to Settle a Divorce Case?

Can You Mediate Specific Issues Without Having to Mediate the Whole Case?