A divorce custody and other family law case can be an extremely overwhelming and confusing experience At Navarro Family Law LLC family law attorney Michael Navarro is dedicated to helping hisclients through these difficult times He provides individualized attention to each and every client listening to your concerns and keeping you informed throughout the… [Read More]
Modifying Maintenance and Child Support Payments Due to Loss of Income
Many people face financial hardship from time to time due to unforeseen circumstances When loss of income occurs after a layoff or reduction of hours questions could arise such as can I lower my current maintenance or child support payments Legal Basis for Modifying Maintenance or Child Support Payments To modify an existing support order… [Read More]
Dissipation of Marital Assets: A Closer Look
A common question asked of divorce attorneys is Can my spouse withdraw from his or her retirement account then spend all the money and get away with it In a previous article about dissipation of marital assets in an Illinois divorce I explained the basic idea of what might occur if a spouse improperly uses… [Read More]
What Could Put Me at Risk in an Illinois Divorce Case?
As divorce attorneys we are often approached with questions from married and unmarried people alike Some are contemplating divorce while others are simply curious as to what risks they could face if they were married and later went through a divorce Below are some commonly asked questions family law attorneys receive relating to divorce cases… [Read More]
Dissipation of Marital Assets in an Illinois Divorce
In many Illinois divorce cases the marital property between both spouses will be divided What happens when one spouse takes marital property during a divorce such as money in a marital bank account and decides to spend it on selfish purposes without the other spouses knowledge or permission Under Illinois divorce laws this spouse could… [Read More]
Finalizing a Divorce: Prove Up
After both spouses have reached an agreement on all matters in their divorce case and have agreed upon the final divorce papers the judge will set a court date to finalize the divorce This final court date is called the Prove Up Procedure on the Day of Prove Up Generally both spouses appear before the… [Read More]
Contribution to College Expenses
Support of a child after a divorce or custody judgment does not necessarily end when a child reaches the age of 18 Under Illinois law both parents may be required to contribute to the costs of their childs education after high school Illinois law provides some specific limitations on how much each parent must contribute… [Read More]
When Does Alimony Stop?
A common question asked by spouses during the divorce process is when does alimony stop Maintenance payments commonly referred to as alimony or spousal support typically stop on a specific date as ordered by the judge or agreed by both parties in a divorce case The duration of maintenance can last anywhere from a few… [Read More]
Essential Tips in a Divorce, Custody, or Other Family Law Case
Family law cases can be complex and delicate The result of an entire case can be affected by the behavioror actionsofa parent or spouse The following tips are important to consider if you are ever involved in a divorce custody or other family law matter 1 Organize your Financial Documents As part of the process… [Read More]
How to File for Divorce in Illinois
This article will briefly explain the basic process forhow to file for divorce in Illinois For more detailed explanation and guidance on how to get a divorcecontact a licensed and experienced family law attorney For a brief explanation ofhow the divorce process works click here Paperwork To begin the Illinois divorce process a spouse must… [Read More]