If you are in a divorce proceeding, you’ll likely hear the term “leveling the playing field” if there are discussions regarding who pays the attorneys fees in your case. The law provides that one party should not be able to “out spend” the other when hiring an attorney. So if your spouse spends $10,000 on
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When a spouse catches his or her mate cheating they often want him or her to pay, literally. However, it’s a common misconception that the non-cheating spouse will be financially compensated as a result of the cheating spouse’s misconduct. Illinois is a “no fault” state meaning that it is not necessary for the spouse seeking
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A bill legalizing same-sex marriages has passed the Illinois House and Senate. The law will make Illinois the 15th state in the country to sanction same-sex marriage, along with the District of Columbia. Below are answers to some questions about what the same-sex marriage law will mean in Illinois: Q: What is the difference between
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COMMON QUESTION: I have never been married to my child’s other parent. We were together for a few years but have ended our relationship, and now my ex is not allowing me to see my child. What are my rights and what can I expect to happen? It is more common than ever for
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MILITARY RETIREMENT: Anderson Boback & Marshall tries a case in the Circuit Court of Cook County that has not been addressed by Appellate Court or Illinois Supreme Court: When a member of the military earns points as a member of the Reserves, the division of retirement pay is different than the division of “regular” military
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Pursuant to 750 ILCS 45/20.7 and 5/505(b) interest accrues on child support obligations that are not paid. A support obligation or any portion of a support obligation, when becomes due, and remains unpaid for 30 days or more shall accrue simple interest at the rate of 9% per annum. An order for support entered
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