When it comes to divorce, parents have many legal issues to take into consideration, such as property division, child support and custody, among others. As if dealing with divorce isn't overwhelming enough for some parents in Belleville, and throughout Illinois, these...
Administration
Month: February 2016
An overview of visitation rights for grandparents
Over 220,000 children who are under 18 live with their grandparents in Illinois, according to the Illinois Department on Aging. In Belleville, and across the state, over 100,000 grandparents take care of their grandchildren. Unfortunately, some grandparents are not...
How do I establish paternity for my child?
If you are not married to the other parent of your child, the State of Illinois states that the simplest way for you to establish paternity is by filling out a Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form. As a resident living in Belleville or anywhere else in the...
Divorce and parental relocation
According to the Illinois Department of Public Health, there were more than 33,000 annulments and divorces in the state over the course of 2011. For many couples in Belleville, and other parts of Illinois, filing for divorce is necessary. However, married couples...