When Illinois parents are faced with the possibility of divorce, the first thing they often think about is how the decision will impact their children. As a result, some couples choose to stay married and continue to raise their children together in one household. Of...
Administration
Month: March 2015
Retirement accounts and property division considerations
Many Illinois residents rely on their retirement savings to serve as a primary source of income once they stop working. Retirement accounts are generally subject to property division proceedings in divorce, which means that they can be valuated and distributed with...
Can failing to pay child support be a federal offense?
No matter if you and your child’s other parent were previously married or not, you are both legally obligated to financially support your child. Illinois State and federal laws mandate child support obligations, and institute a number of measures for enforcing...
Advantages and disadvantages of fault divorce
Illinois is a no-fault divorce state, meaning that you and/or your spouse can end your union without proving that any wrongdoing occurred in your marriage. No-fault divorce is the simpler and less acrimonious option in many cases, but it is not always the most...