Highland Park Family Law Blog
Judges may rule these are good reasons for alimony modification
Many people find that the amount of maintenance they are paying their ex-spouse that seemed reasonable during the divorce has now become a significant financial burden, or that it no longer seems fair. You may wonder, if you went back to court for a modification,...
How is marital property divided in Illinois?
In some states, any property obtained after becoming married is considered “community property”, regardless of which person in the marriage bought it. Illinois, however, is not a state that recognizes community property. But this doesn’t necessarily mean that you can...
How can tax returns reveal hidden assets?
Illinois divorces can be complicated affairs, which makes it easy to overlook some details that might end up harming you down the road, such as whether a spouse is hiding assets from you. One place to check for evidence of hidden assets is tax returns from past years....
How would 50/50 parenting time work?
Child custody or parenting time is always a tough topic to tackle for courts. The court aims to keep the best interests of the children in mind when making such decisions, which often ends up being to the detriment of one of the parents. Lawmakers in Illinois are...
What are some Illinois child custody terms to know?
Before you go to court for your Illinois child custody hearing, it is important that you familiarize yourself with the terminology used in such cases. Some of the terms you may be familiar with may be different in legal proceedings. Having this understanding will...
What can I modify in my divorce decree?
Once the court finalizes your divorce in Illinois, you may think that is the end of things. Your divorce decree is not written in stone, though. There is a possibility that you or your ex-spouse could request a modification. Generally, modifications may occur in...
Equitable division in divorce
Illinois divorce may mean getting yourself familiar with certain concepts unique to the process. This includes the division of property, one of the most integral parts of a divorce. Having a firm grasp on what your financial picture is now may help predict what it is...
Compromise is essential while going through divorce proceedings
Illinois divorce laws may make you feel confused, and the process may overwhelm you. Learning the art of compromise can help to prepare you for what is to come as the proceedings continue. Shedding the need to win and get more than your spouse will work wonders for...
How does the court allocate Parental Responsibilities?
When going through a divorce with children involved, one of the most important matters is allocating parental responsibilities. In the state of Illinois, parental responsibilities, formerly known as custody and visitation rights, are issued with the best interest of...
Divorce and your family business
If you and your husband or wife own an Illinois business, it likely represents your largest marital asset as well as your major, if not only, source of income. Consequently, should you decide to divorce, splitting up this business between the two of you becomes a...
