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Warning: Illinois Orders of Protection are Serious Business

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Categorized as Orders of Protection

Table of ContentsCivil and Criminal Orders of Protection TypesEven Facebook Messages Can Lead to a Criminal ConvictionFictitious Facebook Activity Results in Emotional DistressA “Course of Conduct” May Include Electronic CommunicationWhen in Doubt Do Not Contact! Illinois orders of protection are serious business.  Orders of protection require you to cease all contact with the person holding

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Violating Court Orders and Family Law – What You Need to Know

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Categorized as Divorce Litigation, Family Law

Table of ContentsIndirect Civil Contempt ViolationsDiscovery Violations in Divorce and Family Law CasesOther Violations of Court Orders in Family Law CasesFinancial Consequences of Indirect Civil Contempt and other Non-complianceAttorney’s Fees Associated with Violating a Court OrderGet Ready to Pay Attorney’s Fees: Understanding “Shall” and “Promptly” In family law cases, violating court orders is common and

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Divorce Property Division: Allocating Assets and Debts

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Categorized as Property Division

Table of ContentsWhat is Considered “Property” in Divorce?How is Property Classified in Divorce?What is considered marital property?What is considered non-marital property?How is Divorce Property Divided or Allocated?What Divorce Property is Considered “Mixed” Property?What about property that was owned prior to the marriage but is then sold during the marriage?What If We Agree or Do Not

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Child Custody Jurisdiction: Who has Jurisdiction Over My Allocation of Parental Responsibilities Case?

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Table of ContentsWhat is the “Home State” for Child Custody Cases?What Happens if the Parties Move Out of Illinois After the Custody Case is Over? Where Do They Go to Court Now? What about Victims of Domestic Violence Who Flee the State with Their Children?Temporary Emergency Jurisdiction When it comes to child custody jurisdiction, Illinois child

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Frequently Asked Questions About Contributions to College Expenses

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Categorized as Child Support, Child Support Modification

Table of ContentsIs Payment of College Expenses Part of a Child Support Order?What are College Expenses Under Illinois Law?Does the College Expenses Provision Apply to Parents That Were Never Married?What it Means if College Expenses are Reserved in the DissolutionSupport Orders and Seeking Contribution to College Expenses When parents split up or divorce, child support

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