In Illinois, children don’t have the prerogative to choose which parent to live with and can only do so after turning 18. Illinois courts view a person under 18 as a minor who cannot make crucial legal decisions. When a child turns 14 years, courts may take his or her preferences into account. Courts ensure that final decisions about parenting time and responsibilities serve the best interests of the child. As a general rule, courts try to maximize the parenting time for each parent. The … [Read more...]
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How to Petition for Temporary Support
A divorcing party petitioning the court for temporary child support and/or spousal support must complete the relevant forms, file them, serve the other party, and prepare for the hearing. Alongside the petition, the petitioner must provide a financial affidavit outlining his or her need for support with convincing reasoning. The petitioner must also support the affidavit with valid documents, including bank statements, payslips, and tax returns. Filing a Temporary Support Petition Filling … [Read more...]