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Do I Need a Divorce Lawyer If We Agree on Everything?

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Categorized as Divorce, Illinois Divorce

Table of ContentsThink You Agree on Everything in Your Divorce? Don’t Overlook These IssuesAgreements Regarding the Marital Home: Addressing Life Insurance:Agree to Share Retirement Accounts: Agreements Regarding Division of Debts:The Marital Settlement AgreementAgreeing on Everything in Your Divorce Has Its Benefit You should have a lawyer – even if you agree on everything.  You want to make

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What is the “Waiting Period” for Filing for Divorce in Chicago, Illinois?

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Table of ContentsWaiting Period Question 1:Do I have to wait to file for a divorce in Illinois after I move there from another state?Waiting Period Question 2:Is there a required “separation period” (and do I need a legal separation) prior to a divorce being granted?Speak with a Trusted Divorce Attorney in Chicago Before Filing for

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Are Divorced Parents Required to Pay for College in Illinois?

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Categorized as College Expenses, Illinois Divorce

Table of ContentsHow Much Will a Parent Have to Pay?Illinois Law Addressing Educational Expenses of a Non-Minor ChildWhat Qualifies as “Educational Expenses”Factors Used to Determine the Amount of ContributionThe court will take into consideration the following in determining how much, if any, a parent must contribute to their child’s college expenses:Is the Illinois Law Requiring

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