If you are in a divorce proceeding, you’ll likely hear the term “leveling the playing field” if there are discussions regarding who pays the attorneys fees in your case. The law provides that one party should not be able to “out spend” the other when hiring an attorney. So if your spouse spends $10,000 on
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When a spouse catches his or her mate cheating they often want him or her to pay, literally. However, it’s a common misconception that the non-cheating spouse will be financially compensated as a result of the cheating spouse’s misconduct. Illinois is a “no fault” state meaning that it is not necessary for the spouse seeking
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A bill legalizing same-sex marriages has passed the Illinois House and Senate. The law will make Illinois the 15th state in the country to sanction same-sex marriage, along with the District of Columbia. Below are answers to some questions about what the same-sex marriage law will mean in Illinois: Q: What is the difference between
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After child support has been set, it is not uncommon for the parent receiving child support to request an increase in support years later when the child(ren)’s needs have changed. Some ex-spouses may resolve to avoid working with lawyers and going to court and try work out an agreement on their own. As a general
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In a down economy, divorcing couples are frequently faced with the issue of calculating child support and maintenance based on income that is lower than it had been in previous years. Especially in a long-term marriage, where the income-earning spouse’s income dropped abruptly near the end of the marriage, this can be very frustrating for
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The Trial Court in Patel awarded the wife $69,000 in interim fees because she could not afford to pay her own attorney’s fees. Under the Statute governing domestic relations, there is a way to seek for your spouse to pay attorney’s fees. Ask us to send you Sections 508 and 501(c-1) of the Illinois Marriage
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