Relocation
What is relocation? For most counties in Illinois, a parent with the majority of time or equal time relocates when that parent moves from his/her primary residence to another residence in Illinois that is more than 50 miles away or a residence in another state that is more than 25 miles away. In certain counties […]
Divorce
You can find the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act at 750 ILCS 5/. This is a basic overview of divorce in Illinois. You should consult an attorney to discuss how the law applies to the facts in your case. Jurisdiction A person may file for divorce in Illinois if he or she has […]
Child Support – Modification of Previous Orders
Background Our futures are filled with uncertainty, especially when it comes to our financial situations. Whenever a child support obligation is involved, many support-paying parents worry about his or her ability to continue making payments. Fortunately, the Courts understand that money and finances cannot be predicted or guaranteed. So, child support obligations can be modified […]
Pet Custody
As of January 1, 2018, the court can consider the well-being of pets and award joint or sole ownership and responsibility to the parties in a divorce. Pets are considered property in a divorce. They fall under 750 ILCS 5/503(n). The court can determine ownership and responsibility on a temporary basis pursuant to 750 ILCS […]
Child Support – a comparison of the old vs. the new
Background Before July 1, 2017, there was a common complaint that the existing statutory child support guidelines were random and unfair. This was because a non-custodial parent’s child support obligation was calculated almost entirely from a percentage of that parent’s net income. The percentage of net income paid for support increased depending on the number […]