by
After child custody, the most hard fought battles in a divorce are over the division of assets. Often one party attempts to hide or shield assets from the divorce court in order to retain the full value of the asset for themselves. With the help of a family law attorney, clients can bring all of the hidden assets to light. … [Read more...]
by
Pets are not treated the same as children in divorce cases, but they are instead regarded as items of marital property subject to equitable property division rules in Illinois. Even though a person may view the family pet as a vital member of the family similar to a child, there are no laws that control custody of pets. People may be able to negotiate pet custody and visitation agreements or litigate the issue in court with custody lawyers. Pets As Property In Illinois, there are no laws … [Read more...]
by
Getting divorced means dividing your assets so that each partner can walk away from the marriage and get a fresh start on life. In Illinois, assets are divided equitably, not equally. This means that the courts will divide the assets based on what they feel is fair to both partners based on their financial situation and contributions to the marriage. … [Read more...]
by
Modifications to an existing decree are possible if there have been substantial changes in circumstances. These changes can include job loss, significant financial loss or gain and medical issues. A modification must be made to an existing divorce degree to change the amount of spousal support. … [Read more...]
by
Parents have the legal obligation to provide financial support for their children until they reach the age of majority. In Illinois, that age is typically 18. When a child is disabled, however, one or both parents may be required to continue financial support under certain circumstances. … [Read more...]
