Spousal 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...
Month: March 2017
How dads can overcome parenting time challenges
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 28, 2017 | Fathers' Rights
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...
Criteria for Awarding Alimony in Illinois
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 27, 2017 | Spousal Support
The days of only the husband having to pay money for an ex-wife's upkeep are long gone. These days, alimony can be awarded to either one of the spouses.Courts in Illinois don't ask for proof of fault or marital misconduct while deciding how much alimony is to be paid....
How custody is awarded in Illinois
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 21, 2017 | Fathers' Rights
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...
Reproductive rights of the father
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 19, 2017 | Fathers' Rights
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...
Why pay alimony?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 17, 2017 | Spousal Support
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...
Utilizing offshore accounts for a divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 15, 2017 | High-Asset Divorce
During a divorce it may be quite difficult to ensure that all the property each spouse possesses is presented before the court for a fair division. Particularly during divorces between high net worth individuals, it is often possible that one or both spouses are using...
Ensuring a Successful DNA Test
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 13, 2017 | Fathers' Rights
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...
If you’re married and a trust beneficiary, protect yourself
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 7, 2017 | Uncategorized
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...
Are divorces harder on women or men?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Mar 2, 2017 | Divorce
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...
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