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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]

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]

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]

Initial Divorce Papers A divorce in Illinois begins when one spouse files a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage This is the initial document of the divorce papers to open a divorce case in the court system Depending on the nature of the pleadings in the Petition this petitioning spouse may be asking for various types… [Read More]

Property in a divorce is classified into two categories marital and nonmarital In the state of Illinois there is a presumption that the property acquired during the marriage is marital see the article on division of property for more details Typically nonmarital propertyis notdivided in a divorce However if nonmarital property is comingled with marital… [Read More]

Illinois law strongly favors maximum involvement by both parents in their childrens lives This includes the right of both parents to visit and spend time with their children Even though one parent may have been granted the majority of parenting time or was granted decisionmaking responsibilities over all major areas of the childs life the… [Read More]

A Guardian Ad Litem GAL is an attorney appointed by the judge to represent the minor childrenin a parentagecase When both parents have a disagreement regarding custody visitation or if there are questions as to the safety of the childbeingaround either parent a judge may choose to appoint a GAL to further examine the situation… [Read More]

Divorce can be a complicated process due to the various laws involved Dividing property is a major part of resolving a divorce case In Illinois division of property can be governed according to a legal concept known as equitable distribution Equitable distribution is a model of law which provides that property can be divided equitably… [Read More]