One of the common questions we hear from clients is: “Can I be ordered to pay for child-related expenses in addition to my child support obligation? The simple answer is: It depends. Understanding the purpose of child support and what it should be used for is the key. Of course, most people are familiar with
Continue Reading »Choosing a family law attorney is an extremely personal decision. The attorney who represented your mother, or your brother, or your neighbor in their divorce or family law matter may have been an excellent pick for them and their case’s circumstances, but that doesn’t mean that their attorney would be the best choice for you.
Continue Reading »Part 1: Military Divorce: THE FROZEN BENEFIT RULEPart 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 The following is the first of a 4 part series on the changes you
Continue Reading »One of the most common questions that arises when parents are not married is who has custody of the child. If those parents are in Illinois and told custody is now called “allocation of parental responsibility” it can become more confusing. Are Parental Responsibilities the same as Custody?Are Parental Responsibilities the same as
Continue Reading »When a noncustodial parent receives personal injury settlement do not assume the settlement funds are not income for purposes of child support. In a recent Illinois appellate decision the court found the net proceeds from a noncustodial parent’s personal injury settlement as income for child support purposes. Personal Injury Settlement: Damages for Pain and Suffering
Continue Reading »On July 18, 2018, members and guests gathered for the Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Annual Awards Ceremony and Reception at the Roanoke Restaurant in Chicago. This was an exciting evening for our firm as our colleague and friend, Jessica Marshall, received her award as the ISBA Young Lawyer of the Year for Cook County
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