Few events rattle a household more than a surprise visit from the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). Allegations of abuse or neglect launch a formal inquiry that can upend routines, strain relationships, and threaten parental rights.
Life is full of unexpected changes that can impact finances after divorce. If you've experienced a loss of income or other significant changes, you may be interested in modifying your spousal maintenance. In Illinois, it's possible to adjust a spousal maintenance order under certain conditions.
When you file for divorce or seek custody, temporary orders address immediate needs—from parenting time to financial support—while your case moves through the courts.
Dividing property during a divorce can be a complicated and emotionally charged process, especially when one spouse owns a business. Unlike more straightforward assets like bank accounts or real estate, a business may involve intricate valuations, ownership rights, and future earning potential, all of which must be carefully considered during the division of marital property.
If your ex refuses to pay court-ordered child support, it can be financially and emotionally exhausting. Unfortunately, many parents in Illinois face this exact situation. While child support orders are legally binding, enforcement doesn’t always happen automatically.
Quitclaim Deeds are not Quick Claim Deeds
At the end of a marriage, there may be few issues more contentious than alimony. Alimony, also called spousal support or spousal maintenance, is not a guarantee in a divorce. Nevertheless, your circumstances may qualify you for spousal support at least for long enough to get you back on your feet after your divorce.
Among the many heartbreaks when a marriage ends in divorce is the bewilderment and sadness the children may experience. When discussing the changes that are ahead for your Illinois family, you will want to find the gentlest and most appropriate way to console your child while sharing the information he or she needs to hear.
A custody battle can be one of the most heart-rending and stressful experiences a parent can go through. Despite putting your best effort forward, there is still a chance that the judge will award physical and legal custody to the other parent.
There’s a chance you’ve accumulated a lot of assets though your marriage. Or maybe you weren’t married long enough for many assets, accounts or investments to stack up. Regardless of how much you have, all your marital property is subject to division during the divorce process.
