During a divorce, you know that it is of critical importance to protect your financial interests. Your future depends on an equitable distribution of marital property and debts, which is impossible when one party will not disclose all assets.When an Illinois couple...
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What happens if the parent paying child support is incarcerated?
Child support is a court-ordered responsibility. It is designed to provide for the care of your children. If your child’s other parent is ordered to pay by an Illinois court and then ends up being incarcerated, this responsibility does not change. Parents are expected...
Will I be ordered to pay alimony?
Illinois has a law that sets standards for alimony, making it much easier for your attorney to determine if you will have to pay alimony, and how much you may have to pay if you are ordered to do so. The Illinois Bar Association explains there is a formula that judges...
How are stock options handled in a divorce?
Stock options are treated in the same way as any other asset in an Illinois divorce case. They will be divided up as the court decides. However, it can be easy to forget about this type of property or to overlook them. It is important to ask about whether your spouse...
Does a father have parental rights to a child born from a rape?
If you live in Illinois, the answer to this question depends on your situation. First, it is important to understand what the state considers a rape offense. According to the Illinois Bar Association, these include, but are not limited to, the following: criminal...