When parents divorce in Illinois, child support is determined by a formula that changed on July 1, 2017, when Public Act 99-764 amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA). Instead of the old m... Read more
Child abuse is a major problem in our society, with more than 3 million reports of child abuse made in the United States each year. People abused as children often go on to abuse their own children, and the cycle can con... Read more
You’re divorced, and you are taking care of your children through child support, but what will happen to them if you suddenly die? The purpose of child support is to ensure that children receive what is needed to mai... Read more
As if figuring out who pays what when it comes to child support wasn’t complicated enough, on July 1, 2017, a major change took place in Illinois. Public Act 99-764 amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Ma... Read more
In Illinois, both parents have a legal obligation to provide financial support for their children. In a separation or divorce situation, one parent usually makes child support payments to the other. If that parent stop... Read more
Emancipation in Illinois occurs when minors are released from the custody and control of their parents or guardian and legally allowed to live independently and exercise greater control over their own lives. Emancipati... Read more
Raising children is expensive – one estimate of costs necessary to raise a child through the age of 17 is $233,610 per child, or nearly $14,000 per year. Although most parents’ primary concern is the well-being of ... Read more
The months and years following a divorce is a time of upheaval, changes and adjustments for any Illinois family that has made it through the process. During this time, it is not unusual for circumstances to change, and t... Read more
Child support, as any issue pertaining to finances, can be a hotly contested issue between two parties during a divorce. From who is paying to how much is ordered, it is understandable how child support can be a sensitiv... Read more
As with all financial issues, child support is one of the most contested and emotional issues to navigate during divorce. Illinois parents want to care for their children, but they also want to ensure that they are finan... Read more
