Retroactive support is support that goes “backwards” in time. This support serves as a reimbursement for past months when support was not yet ordered or paid. Retroactive support is mandatory in certain situations, and discretionary in other situations. Retroactive support can apply to child support, maintenance, out of pocket medical expenses, daycare expenses, and more.
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Many people run their own businesses and don’t think about what could happen to said business in the event of a divorce. For one thing, if the business is started during the marriage, using marital funds, absent a pre-marital agreement contemplating same, it is highly probable that the business will be deemed “marital” and subject
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It is not required for two people to be “legally” separated in Illinois in order for them to pursue other relationships. This can happen while a divorce is pending, or while parties are otherwise estranged. Illinois is a no fault state, so other than the risk of dissipation of assets, for the most part, Judges
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