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When A Parent “Abducts” Their Own Child

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Table of ContentsWhat is Child Abduction?Understanding Parental Abduction LawsWhat Is The Hague Convention?What Is The Parental Kidnapping Prevention Act?What Should You Do If a Parent Abducts a Child?The most important thing to do is act right away.Work With an Experienced Child Custody Attorney Can a biological parent abduct his or her own child? Does child

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Key Things to Avoid When Separating from Your Spouse

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Table of Contents1. Do not post on social media about the separation or the reasons behind it.2. Don’t make financial commitments before a final agreement is reached.3. Don’t involve the children.4. Don’t rush into a new relationship when separating from your spouse.5. Don’t sign anything or rush into an agreement until you talk to a

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Lookout! 10 Tax Considerations in Divorce

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When a new tax season is upon us, we are often asked by our clients what tax considerations come up in divorce. If you have recently divorced or are considering divorce, here are 10 tax issues that arise in divorce 1. Child Support  Child support payments are not tax-deductible by the parent paying child support

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How Does Length of Marriage Impact an Illinois Divorce?

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Table of Contents“Status Quo” On Financial MattersSpousal MaintenanceImpact of the Lifestyle Enjoyed During MarriageLength of Maintenance AwardMarital Property What Is Considered Marital Property?No Matter The Length of Marriage, Get Advice from an Experienced Family Law Attorney In an f, the length of a marriage often has a major impact on how the parties’ financial issues are

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