With school starting up again soon, early August may be a great time for Peoria, parents who are subject to an allocation of parental responsibilities order to review that order. They can also re-acquaint themselves with what Illinois law says about custody, decision-making and parenting time when it comes to school. The first place parents […]
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Legal separation in Illinois
There are reasons why many people in the Peoria area may not want to go through the process of a ending a marriage even though they recognize the need to live separately from their spouses. For some people, moral or religious convictions make them reluctant to divorce, while in other cases, financial considerations, the good […]
Although some people may not realize it, single Illinois dads doing their best to raise their children are a fairly common occurrence. Across the country, there are roughly around 2 million single dads. This is according to relatively recent statistics from the government. In terms of percentages, this means that over 15% of all single […]
Saving enough money for retirement is difficult enough without any unsuspected issues coming to light. If you decide to divorce, you can expect your retirement plans to change in some ways. Your biggest concern will be your ability to retain enough money to keep the same retirement plan in place. This is why it’s imperative […]
Many times, a Peoria couple will decide to negotiate an allocation of parental responsibilities, which will include child custody and parenting time, before going to court. Once they do so, they will need to file their parenting agreement with the court for approval. An Illinois court will usually approve an agreement so long as it […]
Many children in the Peoria area have special medical and educational needs. Any one of these needs, from asthma to a profound physical disability, can cost parents a lot in terms of both time and money. In addition to medical and other bills, parents may also have to incur extra costs finding opportunities and activities […]
It recently became public that the 12-year marriage between two people who are giants in the commercial real estate market in another state legally ended. Both of the parties are well-connected to the world of big real estate deals, and they both have accomplished a lot in their own right. Each of them is likely […]
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What is non-marital property?
In Illinois, courts are required to divide up a couple’s marital property in the event of a divorce or separation. Basically, marital property is just about any asset, or debt, that either party either owns or owes. This is so without regard to who purchased the asset, who legally owns it or who spent most […]
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Income imputation and child support
If you are paying child support to your former partner, this is likely to be a significant strain on your finances. If your ex-spouse does not work, you may feel frustrated by what you might consider as a lack of effort on their part. It’s likely that you will wonder about the options available to […]
While figuring out child support is never an easy task, it is relatively simple when both parents work a traditional job and earn a paycheck. Especially if their paychecks are predictable, calculating child support is a matter of applying the Illinois Child Support Guidelines to each parent’s salary. However, when a Peoria, Illinois, parent works […]