While it's eventually ideal to call a family law attorney when preparing for a divorce, there are other steps that individuals should take to make sure they make the right decisions. Practice Clear Thinking People are often overwhelmed with emotions throughout their lives. Going through a divorce is usually a stressful event that can leave both parties feeling exhausted, angry, depressed, and frustrated, but it's important to remember that people don't tend to make the best decisions when … [Read more...]
Archives for April 2017
Keeping Track of Child Rearing Expenses
Apps such as SupportPay make it easy to maintain a complete and accurate accounting of all child rearing expenses. Solid accounting of all child-rearing expenses can help answer any questions relating to these expenses and reduce conflicts that may arise during post-decree modifications. Generally speaking, the more thorough the accounting, the less likely there will be a dispute and the more favorable the outcome if one arises. Keeping Track of the Small Stuff Little expenses add up … [Read more...]
Illinois Criticized for Inability to Enforce Child Support Orders
Chicago courts are criticized for a poor track record of enforcing child support orders. Parents who openly defy court orders are routinely able to avoid their obligations. Moreover, even parents armed with wage garnishment orders are unable to enforce child support orders because courts often order redundant hearings to re-issue orders prior to executing them. Before the Great Recession, child support orders were on a nationwide trend toward greater enforcement. However, the reduced tax … [Read more...]