With regard to child support, parents may encounter all sorts of hurdles. For some, missing child support payments can lead to serious consequences such as fines and even jail time. For others, not receiving the child support they depend on can cause...
Administration
Month: March 2016
Dealing with divorce is painful, regardless of who you are
When people in Belleville read about celebrity divorces, they often see pictures of people who are well-dressed, coifed and smiling as if they don't have a care in the world. With a perceived distance from the real world around them, these people seem to marry on a...
Grandparents raising grandchildren in Illinois
According to the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, more than 100,000 grandparents take care of their grandchildren in the state on a continual basis. There are a plethora of reasons why grandparents raise grandchildren, such as the death of a...
Is my premarital agreement enforceable?
Under certain circumstances, premarital agreements are non-enforceable, according to the Illinois General Assembly. In Belleville, and across the state, premarital agreements take effect when you tie the knot. However, if it can be proven that your premarital...
Reviewing the Voluntary Acknowledgement of Paternity form
When it comes to establishing paternity, parents may have a variety of options. According to Illinois Child Support Services, the easiest method for parents in Belleville and throughout the state to establish paternity is by completing a Voluntary Acknowledgement...