As difficult as it can be for individuals to come together to develop a child custody agreement that suits their needs while addressing the best interest of the child, countless people do it every day in Illinois and beyond. Sometimes, though, emotions and conflicting...
Administration
Month: October 2013
Child support payments may be affected by employment benefits
Illinois family court rulings, like other decisions made in courtrooms around the country, often reflect widely accepted standards and the unique factors of individual cases. For instance, the conditions used to determine child support payments may be fairly formulaic...
Divorce dispute prompts spouse to leave the country
As Illinois couples build their lives together and excel in their careers, they often gain a degree of financial security and accumulate assets. Especially for married couples that have been together for years, the wealth they have at the end of their marriage may be...
Paternity does not influence ruling in one custody dispute
Many Illinois child custody and visitation disputes come down to determining who has legal rights to the child. And while determining paternity does play a role in many cases, a man’s biological link to a child does not automatically establish whether or not he...
Closure at last in high-profile child custody dispute
The ultimate goal of any family law court in Illinois and beyond is to resolve issues quickly and fairly. Child custody arrangements can be particularly sensitive in nature, and are therefore typically approached with care and thoroughness. However, some custody and...