The world is becoming more global and families, now more than ever, are less tied down to one city, one state, or even one country. When a couple with children decides to end their relationship, the already emotional process can become even more complex if the separating parents wish to live in different states or
Continue Reading »When parties cannot agree on the terms of their divorce, they must litigate. Litigation can be costly and time-consuming, involving multiple court appearances and the discovery process. Despite the expense, many proceed with litigation. In Illinois, the court can order you to pay your spouse’s attorney fees during divorce in Illinois. Awards for Interim Fees
Continue Reading »What is Maintenance?What is Maintenance?Who is Responsible for paying Maintenance (Spousal Support)How Maintenance is Calculated Divorce Maintenance (formerly known as Alimony) is financial support that the court orders a spouse to pay when the other spouse needs financial help. Maintenance is usually paid to the spouse monthly for a certain length of time
Continue Reading »Dissipation of marital assets or dissipation of the marital estate is more common than you may think. Perhaps you’re contemplating divorce or ending your marriage and find that your soon-to-be ex-spouse deliberately damaged marital assets or spent marital funds in ways that are clearly not for the benefit of your marriage. If that sounds familiar
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In a decision likely to impact a case involving a Highland company, the Supreme Court says corporations can hold religious objections that allow them to opt out of the new health law requirement that they cover contraceptives for women. The justices’ 5-4 decision Monday is the first time that the high court has ruled that
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All too often we hear about domestic violence, and when a photo is shown of the perpetrator, it often depicts a person who we believe looks like a person who would inflict violence on a person. The photo shows a man (typically) who looks dirty and is wearing a “wife beater t-shirt.” I often wonder
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