To modify child support in Illinois, the law has long required that there be a “substantial change in circumstances”. A substantial change in circumstances is defined, somewhat, by the statute, and it may include: a decrease in income, no-fault job loss, an increase in income, and many other factors. It is also widely known that
Continue Reading »A Magical Day of Networking In early February I helped organize a Networking Event in Disneyland. All attendees were both attorneys (had to have passed a bar exam) and moms. Professionals who are also parents are a unique niche; we are used to juggling many things at once, and it makes us better attorneys for
Continue Reading »QUESTION: My ex has relocated more than 25 miles away with our minor children. Is there a basis for modifying child support? ANSWER: Possibly. There are definitely arguments to be made in regard to modifying child support when there is parent relocation, but it depends on the unique factors of the case. For example, if
Continue Reading »How the Court Can Evaluate Your Spouse (or Your Child’s Other Parent) for Mental Illness in Illinois Child Custody Proceedings Often times marriages or relationships terminate due to underlying factors, such as mental health issues. When a parent suffers from mental illness, it can impact all parts of their lives, especially their ability to parent
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 »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? In Illinois, we have completely abolished the
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