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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.
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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.
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What Happens to the Marital Home in a Divorce

Since the marital residence is the most valuable asset for many couples, it is important for them to carefully consider the most practical resolution regarding the home. The divorcing couple can either reach an agreement regarding the disposition of the marital residence, or a court can impose an order. Some of the options regarding the home include:
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Pursuing Child Support Arrears

Child support is essential to the health and well-being of children following divorce. When a parent refuses to shoulder this responsibility, it creates a significant burden for the primary parent and the children. In Illinois, there are several mechanisms in place that help protect children and help parents collect child support arrears.
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