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Do I Have to Pay Child Support when My Spouse Has Temporary Custody?
During a divorce – for those couples who have children – it is a priority to minimize the impact of the separation on their kid’s daily lives. Making arrangements for children can be taxing and...
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How Do I Petition for a Change in Child Support?
What does child support mean for your family? Is it something you feel was correctly determined or do you believe you deserve more or owe less? If you are looking for an increase or decrease, it is...
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Requesting Child Support as a Father
Fathers seeking child support during a divorce generally have the same rights as mothers would. Generally, Illinois laws on child support are gender neutral. In addition, the law in Illinois mandates...
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Chicago Divorce Lawyer Explains New Child Support Law in Illinois
Children Receiving Child Support Illinois Governor Pat Quinn recently signed a new law, effective immediately, to help combat the non-payment of child support from those who are past due in their...
View ArticleHow Can the Court Help Me Get the Child Support I Need?
A child support agreement/order exists to ensure that a child continues to have the financial support he or she needs after his or her parents divorce. The money paid from one parent to the other...
View ArticleHow Can I Modify my Child Support Obligation?
When you are ordered to pay child support, the money is meant to help the other parent pay for the expenses that come with raising a child such as the need for a home and related expenses such as...
View ArticleIllinois Child Support Calculations Set to Change Next Year
Starting July 1, 2017, Illinois courts will follow new guidelines in determining child support. The new rules will take the income of both parents into consideration, joining 38 other states that use...
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How Long do I Have to Pay Child Support?
If you have been ordered to pay child support for one or more children, you need to know when your obligation ends. The duration of child support in Illinois is usually straightforward. However, if you...
View ArticleCalculating Net Income for Child Support in Illinois
When you are a parent who has to pay child support, you probably have a lot of questions about how your obligation is calculated. How much do you have to pay and why? I realize that this can be one...
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Should You Modify Your Child Support?
You painstakingly crafted your child support agreements to make sure your children had the resources they need to thrive. Ideally, this should create a balance between your household and your spouse’s...
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Divorce Lawyer Advice During the Holiday Season
Holiday Season During Divorce The holidays are officially here; shopping for presents, overindulging on sweets, and spending time with family. The stress placed upon us during the holiday season...
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Fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers Very exciting news: After years of practice and months of preparing for exams, I’ve been accepted as a fellow in the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers....
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Checking In with Children after Divorce
Children During Divorce Summer is a common time to tell children about a decision to split from a spouse or start divorce proceedings. It makes sense since kids have the entire summer to process the...
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Major Change to Child Support Calculation in Illinois?
Child Support Illinois is currently considering a major overhaul to the way child support is calculated in the state. The concept of child support is relatively straightforward to divorce attorneys...
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Is The Express Divorce The New Trend? – TomKat No More
When Katie Holmes filed for divorce from Tom Cruise, it was speculated that it would be a bi-coastal affair filled with drama that could feed the media for a 6-month minimum. Instead, TomKat surprised...
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Are Gifts and Loans Considered Income for Child Support Purposes?
If you’re dealing with child support issues in connection with divorce or paternity proceedings, you probably already know there are multiple factors that affect the amount. The Illinois statute on...
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Can Child Support Be Taken out of SSDI?
If you pay child support pursuant to an Illinois court’s order in connection with a divorce or paternity case, you know how critical it is to comply with the terms. However, even when you understand...
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Child Support and Medical Expenses
Regardless of whether you are the payor or recipient of child support in Illinois, there are certain expenses that you expect to incur. Food, lodging, education, utilities, and extracurricular...
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Ending Child Support in Illinois: What You Need to Know
Whether you are the parent who pays or receives child support, you should be aware of your rights and obligations under Illinois’ statute on child support obligations. In some cases, the duty to pay...
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Child Support Income Shares Model Calculator
Regardless of whether parents are in an intact relationship and living under one roof, both will have child support obligations under Illinois law. It is typically the nonresidential parent who will...
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