Whether or not one has to attend the finalization of the divorce depends on the situation. Generally, the petitioner (the person who filed) has to attend, so they can prove their case. If the respondent is represented by counsel or otherwise signs off on all documents and consents to the divorce, the Respondent does not
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Permanent maintenance is often granted when the parties had a long marriage and there is no termination date in site. However, permanent maintenance does not necessarily mean it can never be terminated. Permanent maintenance can be reviewed after a certain period of time. It can be modified/terminated at any time after a finding of a
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In Illinois family law cases, sometimes orders are entered which are adverse to clients. Clients often ask if there are ways to get rid of an order. Sometimes, the answer is yes, but it is situational and the primary way to determine if the order can be removed depends upon how and why it was
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According to Sections 602.5 and 602.7 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/602.7), courts in Illinois are to allocate parenting time and decision-making responsibilities according to a child’s best interests. There is a presumption that both parents are fit and courts should not place any restrictions on parenting time. However,
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One issue that is commonly brought up in cases involving young children is the issue of moving away from their current residence. The old law in Illinois used to be that you could not “remove” the minor child from the state of Illinois without permission from the court or a signed agreed order by both
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As optimistic as a person often is at the beginning of a case thinking they have found the “right” attorney for them, the reality is that relationships are hard, even professional ones. It is not uncommon to have more than one attorney in a case. The problem comes, however, when you continue to owe attorneys
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