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Do You Qualify for Social Security Benefits After Divorce?

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Categorized as Divorce

Are you considering a divorce but are concerned about its impact on your Social Security benefits, especially if you’re near or at retirement age? This concern is understandable. Your ability to qualify for social security benefits after divorce depends on several factors.  Both you and your ex-spouse have considerations to keep in mind, which we

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Representation of Children: Understanding Their Rights in Dissolution and Parentage Proceedings

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Categorized as Child Custody, Grandparents Rights

When it comes to legal proceedings involving children – specifically dissolution (divorce) and parentage cases – the state of Illinois has a clear mandate. As per Section 506 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (750 ILCS 5/506), the court may appoint an attorney to represent the child’s interests in disputes related to

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Navigating Divorce Involving Children With Special Needs

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Categorized as Divorce

Divorce is a complicated process when minor children are involved.  When the minor children involved in a divorce have special needs, this can often cause further complications. Minor children may have a variety of needs that are different than their peers, such as physical, emotional or educational special needs.  As a result, Allocation Judgments and

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