Archives for December 2017

Changes to Illinois Spousal Maintenance Law Fast Approaching

Changes to the Illinois spousal maintenance law will make name changing easier, revise the method of calculating the duration of spousal support payments and increase the number of couples to whom the guidelines apply. As of September 2017, HB 2537 transitioned into Public Act 100-0520, which entailed changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution Act (IMDMA) and the Code of Civil Procedure. The law will officially go into effect on June 1, 2018. Making Name Changes Easier The new act … [Read more...]

How Parental Alienation Affects Child Custody Cases

by Denise Erlich

Parental alienation is a factor affecting many custody cases today, but many are abusing these claims. There is much controversy surrounding parental alienation syndrome and how it can influence the outcome of a case. What is Parental Alienation Syndrome? Parental alienation syndrome was initially defined in the 1980s by Dr. Richard Gardner. However, there is debate regarding whether this is a valid syndrome or if it can even be properly identified and diagnosed. Parental alienation entails … [Read more...]

Archives for December 2017

Changes to Illinois Spousal Maintenance Law Fast Approaching

How Parental Alienation Affects Child Custody Cases

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