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309-455-8833Spousal support, which is called spousal maintenance in Illinois, is a common order that may have been made in your divorce case. It is usually decided by a judge because it is rarely easy to come to an agreement through negotiations, based on our experience at Butler, Giraudo & Meister.…
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Divorces bring about challenges to parenthood that many fathers in Peoria do not anticipate. Even though their families are no longer living under one roof, fathers can still play a major and positive role in their children’s lives. Co-parenting is not always easy, but there are things that fathers can…
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If you are getting a divorce in Illinois and you have children, you are going to spend time figuring out custody. While it is now referred to as parental responsibilities, custody is still determining who has what rights involving your children. At Butler, Giraudo & Meister, we are aware that…
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When it comes to reproductive rights, the father's rights are largely ignored. Reproductive rights are seen almost only as a female's right, especially in the matters of abortion, adoption and procreation. Male rights are patently ignored in these regards, and no laws exist to date in protecting a father's right…
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Marriage entails sacrifices on the part of both spouses, and this may lead to one of them giving up a professional career and economic independence to care for their children. Divorce leaves both affected spousal parties in a state of uneven economic status. To balance this out, one ex-spouse may…
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If you're locked in a child custody battle, one of the requirements the judge may ask for is a DNA test to determine the child's biological parentage. In case such a demand is made, you will need to supply a DNA sample for testing. You will be provided with a…
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Negating separateness.Now, there are certainly legions of people who will simply give a befuddled shrug upon hearing the above words and ultimately find upon explanation that, indeed, they impart no personal meaning.If, though, you perchance happen to be an Illinois resident who is a member of a wealthy family and…
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When a marriage ends, both parties suffer in their own way. Sorting through assets, possessions and an entire life together can take a toll on your mental, physical and emotional well-being over time. As you start your life on your own, it is easy to feel bleak about the future.…
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Divorce is an emotionally taxing event, and the difficulty is only further compounded when your private business becomes public knowledge. Although you can't keep…
If you are seeking alimony (called "maintenance" in Illinois), the information you provide to your lawyer, especially what can be substantiated with documentation, is…
The dissolution of a marriage necessitates the division of the marital estate (all assets accumulated during the marriage), which is often a significant source…
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