Child support obligations in Illinois typically end when a child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever occurs later. However, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of
Traditionally, establishing a parent-child relationship, or paternity, was necessary when the parents of a child were not married to each other. This is because Illinois
In Illinois divorces, the court often deals with complex legal, financial, medical, or psychological issues. To assist in resolving these matters, the use of expert
In July 2017, Illinois adopted what is known as an “income shares” model for calculating child support. This means that courts will calculate support using
During a divorce in Illinois or a Parentage Case in Illinois, issues revolving around child custody can be difficult and emotional for all parties involved.
In Illinois, the law provides certain abilities for a non-parent to be granted visitation rights with a particular child or children. However, given the fact
In Illinois, parents have the basic obligation to provide for the reasonable and necessary physical, mental and emotional health needs of their child. This obligation
Most people think of their pets as family members whom they deeply love. However, when spouses decide to get a divorce, there can be contentious
Typically, most parents have custody and control over their minor children until they turn 18 years old. However, under certain circumstances, some minors can become
