Can divorced parents in Illinois be automatically mandated to pay for their child’s college expenses? Generally, yes. The divorce court often requires each parent to pay for part of the...

Child support is money a non-custodial parent pays to the other parent to provide for a child. While child support is gender-neutral under the law — meaning both mothers and...

Separation and divorce often have a profound impact on children and arguing about child support doesn't help. And while the parents may no longer wish to live together as a...

Parental alienation is a serious issue that can arise during or after a divorce, often resulting in long-term harm to both the child and the alienated parent. In Illinois, courts...

Being served with an Emergency Order of Protection can be, at best, confusing and overwhelming, to say the least, when a person is in the middle of a divorce or...

As an attorney in spousal maintenance, I know one of the biggest questions on everybody's mind is: "How much am I going to have to pay my ex in maintenance?"...

Parental alienation, a distressing issue that can emerge during heated custody disputes, is a situation where one parent manipulates their child to reject the other parent without valid reasons. This...

Navigating the complexities of child custody is a challenge, particularly when it involves enforcing orders from another state here in Illinois. As the founder of Keller Legal Services and an...

When you find yourself in the unfortunate position where your spouse has emptied your bank accounts and filed for divorce, it can feel overwhelming and devastating. You're likely feeling a...

Dealing with the emotional turmoil of a separation or divorce is challenging enough without the added stress of financial instability. If your spouse has cut you off financially, it's crucial...