Generally speaking, there are two primary reasons for asserting paternity: An unmarried father is interested in having a future relationship with a child he believes to be his An unmarried mother wants the father to share in the responsibilities of raising the child...
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Marital property division: What should you be doing?
There is no doubt that a divorce will involve a variety of challenges, such as those associated with child support and custody. However, it's the division or marital property that is often the most important detail. In a perfect world, you would be able to work...
Use a prenuptial agreement to reach many goals
Some people are positive that a prenuptial agreement is right for them. Others are unsure of if they should discuss this with their soon to be spouse. And of course, there are those who don't know the first thing about this legal document. Although it's never easy to...
How is the amount of spousal support calculated by the court?
As you go through a divorce, there may come a point when you want to learn more about spousal support. There are two reasons for this: -- You think you are in position to receive alimony -- You think the court may require you to make payments in the future Regardless...
Essential choices for graying divorcees
If you are considering divorce and are of the age that you are considering retirement, you are certainly not alone. According to a Fortune.com report, the divorce rate in America is steady, even though people are waiting long to say “I do” and fewer people...
Follow these child support modification tips
There may come a time when you realize that a previously ordered child support agreement is no longer feasible. For example, a serious life event, such as an illness or job loss, could impact your ability to stay current with child support payments. If you find...
Paternal rights: It’s all in the details
Are you interested in asserting paternity? If so, there's a good chance that you fall into one of these two categories: -- You are an unmarried father and you want to have a relationship with your child. -- You are the unmarried mother of a child and are interested in...
Five More Reasons To Talk To A Divorce Lawyer
Things aren't going well at home - although you and your spouse live under the same roof, you haven't spoken in weeks, your sex life is nonexistent and you've had about all you can take of the cold shoulders, icy stares and years of unhappiness and dissatisfaction....
Back child support to affect driving privileges in one state
When a mother or father cannot pay child support, they may struggle with a myriad of problems. For starters, some are very stressed out and depressed about their inability to fulfill their obligations. In Belleville, and communities throughout the state of Illinois,...
Adoption and parental responsibilities
According to the Child Welfare Information Gateway, more than 119,000 adoptions took place throughout the country during 2012. For adoptive parents and the children they care for, adoption can provide a wide variety of benefits. In Belleville, and across...