If you’re living outside Illinois but your child resides here, you may be wondering if you can still fight for custody or parenting time. The answer is yes, but interstate cases between U.S. states involve specific legal rules under the UCCJEA that most parents aren’t familiar with. This guide explains how out-of-state custody disputes work
Continue Reading »Think twice before logging into your spouse’s email, what you find could hurt them, but how you got it could land you in court. Divorce often brings out suspicion, fear, and the desire to uncover the truth. In Illinois, however, electronic snooping can cross serious legal lines. This article explains what counts as electronic snooping
Continue Reading »If you’re going through a divorce in Illinois, reaching an agreement with your spouse instead of heading straight into a courtroom battle can save you time, money, and stress. It also helps you stay in control of key decisions such as parenting time, finances, and your future. At Anderson Boback & Marshall, we help clients
Continue Reading »Planning a trip with your child, whether it’s a family visit, a weekend getaway, or a school break can feel like a normal part of parenting. But if you’re going through a divorce or custody case in Illinois, even short-term travel can raise legal red flags. Many parents are surprised to learn that crossing state
Continue Reading »The finality of divorce judgments stands as a fundamental principle in Illinois family law, designed to provide closure and stability after a difficult legal process. However, Illinois courts recognize that extraordinary circumstances occasionally warrant revisiting these judgments. When substantial injustice has occurred through fraud, concealment of assets, misrepresentation, or coercion, legal remedies exist to address
Continue Reading »If you’re struggling to meet court-ordered spousal support payments in Illinois, you’re not alone. Job loss, reduced income, medical emergencies, and rising living costs can make maintenance (maintenance is formerly known as “alimony”) payments feel impossible. The key is acting quickly and legally, which means that you must never simply stop paying without Court approval.
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