Spouses in Illinois who initiated a divorce in 2019 will find that discussions surrounding the possibility of paying and receiving spousal support to be very different than they might have been a year before. As explained by Market Watch, the full implementation of...
What makes something non-martial property?
During the property division phase of your divorce proceedings in Illinois, you will have to identify marital and non-marital assets. This process may seem straightforward, but there are some exceptions to the general rules. Understanding the details of what makes...
Considerations in creating parenting plan
The divorce process is changing in Illinois. The state wants you and your child's other parent to work together, especially when it comes to making decisions about parenting. That is why the court refers to custody and visitation as parenting time. The idea is to...
How is property division handled?
When getting a divorce in Illinois, it is important to understand the state laws. Each state handles marital property in different ways. This means that in a divorce, the division of your property will depend in part upon the state laws. The first thing to note is...
When is someone considered an unfit parent?
When divorcing parents in Illinois are fighting for custody of a child, the battle can get heated quickly. And what do you do if you're in a situation in which one parent is not fit to hold custody in the first place? The definition of an unfit parent differs...
