If a divorce is looming in your future or perhaps already even underway, the possibility of you being ordered to pay or to receive spousal support may well come to be. Many Illinois residents who get a divorce find that alimony is part of their final divorce decree....
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What is a QDRO?
When you and your spouse have agreed to get divorced, you know that soon you will face many decisions including those about dividing marital property. Among the assets that you and your spouse may end up sharing are retirement accounts. If these accounts are 401(k)s...
Issues facing child custody in same-sex divorce
It has only been a matter of months since the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriage nationwide. That means it could be some time before the nation and Illinois see many same-sex divorce cases. However, it is important for anyone in a gay or lesbian marriage...
How to develop a prenup in Illinois
Couples in Illinois who are interested in setting up prenuptial agreements should be prepared to conduct a thorough review of current and future financial matters. According to the American Bar Association, the process for creating a premarital contract should start...