Illinois family law courts have the authority to award spousal support (also known as spousal maintenance or alimony) to a financially-dependent spouse who — following a divorce — lacks the...

Aside from child custody & child visitation, the most contentious issues in Illinois divorce cases tend to revolve around property. For most couples, the single most valuable asset that they...

Post-decree modification is available after divorces in Illinois because the courts understand that life is constantly changing. A family law order or agreement that made perfect sense several years ago...

In recent years, student loan debt has become a serious issue in the United States. According to a recent report cited by CNBC, 44 million Americans currently owe student loan...

All parents should understand that domestic abuse is not limited merely to physical violence. A parent can cause serious psychological damage to their child through emotional abuse. Under Illinois law,...

When you and your child's other parent decide to separate or divorce, you will need to form a parenting plan that allocates how parenting time will be split between the...

Child support orders are essential for ensuring that a child receives the financial support they need and deserve from both of their parents, not just the parent who spends the...

Getting a divorce is complicated, to put it lightly. Not only is a divorce an emotionally turbulent experience that can be drawn out for months or years but it also...