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Can a Court Order Me to Pay Additional Child-Related Expenses on Top of My Child Support Obligation?

Published August 29, 2018

Table of ContentsWhat is the Purpose of Child Support?What About Additional Expenses for a Child Beyond the Basic Necessities?“Child Care” ExpensesWhat Qualifies as “Child Care” Expenses?Court Ordered Payment of Child Care Expenses”Reasonable” Child Care ExpensesContribution to Extracurricular ActivitiesEducational Expenses and Child SupportContribution to Unreimbursed Medical ExpensesChild Support Orders: Every Case is Different One of the

Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Family Law Attorney

Published August 22, 2018

Categorized as Family Law

Table of ContentsTypes of Questions to Ask During an Initial Consultation with a Family Law AttorneyAsk Questions that Reveal the Attorney’s Style and Approach Ask Questions Regarding the Attorney’s Team and Office SupportBe Sure to Ask Questions Specific to the Area of Law Necessitating Your Need to Hire an AttorneyOverall, Be Prepared for the Attorney Consultation

Military Divorce Series: The Frozen Benefit Rule

Published August 18, 2018

Categorized as Military Divorce

Table of ContentsPart 1: Military Divorce: THE FROZEN BENEFIT RULEThe Frozen Benefit Rule Defined10 U.S.C. § 1408 (a)(4) – Disposable Retired PayHow the Frozen Benefit Rule WorksThe Frozen Benefit Rule in a Divorce Case Part 1: Military Divorce: THE FROZEN BENEFIT RULE The following is the first of a 4 part series on the changes

Who Has Allocation of Parental Responsibilities or “Custody” When Parents are Not Married?

Published August 13, 2018

Categorized as Child Custody

Table of ContentsAre Parental Responsibilities the same as Custody?Who has Allocation of Parental Responsibilities When There is No Marriage and No Court Order?Voluntary Acknowledgment of PaternityWhat if the father signs a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity?Agreed Allocation of Parental Responsibilities and Parenting Time Judgment One of the most common questions that arises when parents are not

Personal Injury Settlement Income and Setting Child Support

Published August 8, 2018

Categorized as Child Support, Child Support Modification, Illinois Family Law

Table of ContentsPersonal Injury Settlement: Damages for Pain and Suffering and Disability Relevant to Child Support?Net Proceeds from a Personal Injury Settlement Attributable to Damages for Pain and Suffering and Disability is Income for Child Support PurposesTrial Court DecisionNet Proceeds from Personal Injury Settlement as a Gain to the Noncustodial ParentIllinois Defines “Income” Broadly for

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Can a Court Order Me to Pay Additional Child-Related Expenses on Top of My Child Support Obligation?

Questions to Ask When Interviewing a Family Law Attorney

Military Divorce Series: The Frozen Benefit Rule

Who Has Allocation of Parental Responsibilities or “Custody” When Parents are Not Married?

Personal Injury Settlement Income and Setting Child Support

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