Month: August 2014

One of the most stressful aspects of divorce can be the division of property, and gifts and inheritances in equitable distributions states, such as Illinois, can make this division even more contentious. With this in mind, spouses should clearly establish what is...

Illinois parents may want to know more about paternity laws and how paternity is established in various circumstances. When a child is born to an unmarried couple, the father is not considered the legal father, and his name cannot be added to the birth certificate. He...

From a financial standpoint, getting divorced in Illinois is a complicated process. Not only do divorcing spouses have to go through property division, but they must also consider the ramifications of their change in marital status on their taxes and their future....

If you are looking to separate from a spouse and legally end a relationship in Illinois, you might consider pursuing mediation. Mediation is often an effective way of pursuing a divorce if you and your spouse are still on good terms. Mediation involves taking the case...

Two children who were reportedly taken from their mother during the morning of Aug. 14 were returned safely to Illinois Department of Children and Family Services Custody. The children were taken by the father while they waited in a car outside of the Lake County...

Illinois couples with a high net worth might be interested in a pending divorce that involves the billionaire Harold Hamm. Authorities report that the legal termination of the 26-year marriage between the oil magnate and his wife may result in a divorce judgment that...

Illinois residents who are preparing to divorce may be curious about the benefits of mediation rather than litigation. While it is still necessary for couples to file an action in court in order to legally dissolve their unions, it is not required that they go through...

According to state law, children under the age of 18 are legally entitled to receive support from both parents, and child support is the amount that the non-custodial parent is required to provide until they are an adult or the child becomes emancipated. Emancipation...

Many parents in Illinois who are going through a divorce find that one of the more emotional aspects of the process is how to deal with custody and living arrangements of their children going forward. As is the case around the country, courts in Illinois are required...

Illinois parents may be curious as to how a judge decides child custody when divorcing parents are unable to agree. Custody may be sole or joint. Despite the name, joint child custody does not necessitate that the parents share parenting time equally. It simply means...