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Category: Family Law
Spousal Support is generally when one spouse must pay support to the other, in an amount and duration typically determined by statute and ordered by the court. This is outlined in the state’s laws: 750 ILCS 5/504. How do I know if I am entitled to Spousal Support, how much will I receive in support, […]
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Separations
Difference between Legal Separation and Divorce. Many clients going through marital difficulties contemplate on whether to file for a Legal Separation or for a Divorce but wonder what the difference is between the two and what are the advantages or disadvantages between them. Here are some of the differences: Filing for a Legal Separation is […]
What is Restraining Orders? Orders of Protection are typically described as “Restraining orders”. Certainly, an Order of Protection is a type of Restraining Order. Orders of Protection are enforced by local law enforcement with criminal penalties, if violated. Restraining Orders are typically what we refer to as a restrain order in a family law case […]
Typically, Prenuptial Agreements or “Prenup“, includes the following: Determines if spousal support (alimony) will be paid Determines the duration of spousal support Identifies non marital assets Keeps non marital assets non marital for the duration of the marriage, often regardless of contributions to principal and maintenance of the asset during the marriage. Arrangements for will’s in […]
Parenting Time is “physical custody” of the children and “Decision Making” is the “legal custody” of the children. Meaning, who makes major decisions on behalf of the children. For example, a parent or both parents can be responsible for: Education Medical Extracurricular Religion Parenting Time is separate from parenting responsibilities. A family could have equal […]
Parenting Responsibilities applies to the major issues of a child’s life; medical, school, religion, extracurricular activities, includes day to day rearing of the child and establishes a code of conduct for the parents to follow. When unresolved issues arise: what are the child’s best interests? Most parents, during the pendency of a divorce or a […]
In Illinois, both parents are presumed fit to parent their child. The Illinois Parentage Act of 2015 ensures that every child has the right to: Physical Mental Emotional Financial Support (from both their parents). Parental rights also include the right to parenting time with the minor child. Both parents are entitled to have access to […]
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Modifications
What Are Modifications? Family Law Modifications in Illinois are changes to court orders for parental responsibilities, spousal support, or child support. These changes are made when there are significant, long-term changes in either parent or the children. At Watson Law, our family law attorneys can help you with any or all modifications. Below are the […]
In Illinois, during a divorce, marital property is divided between the parties. While most cases the goal is for an equal or 50/50 division of all assets and debts, such is not always the equitable solution for every case. Illinois is an “equitable” distribution state. A Court does not have to divide the marital estate […]