The manner in which people view marriage, child rearing and divorce have all evolved over recent years. An increasing number of women in Illinois are now earning more than their husbands, turning an old standard of marriage on its head. This new standard might be...
Month: February 2020
What judges consider when creating child support orders
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Feb 24, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Raising a child is expensive, and divorce certainly does not make it any cheaper. Child support is one way to make sure that both parents keep providing important financial stability regardless of what else is going on in life. Here is how Illinois family law deals...
Your parenting plan, caretaking functions and Illinois law
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Feb 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
If you and your spouse have decided to divorce, the welfare and upbringing of your children will be top priority.Illinois law requires that divorcing couples develop a parenting plan that includes “caretaking functions” for the benefit of their children....
Why is figuring out child custody getting so difficult?
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Feb 18, 2020 | Fathers' Rights
Societal expectations have changed quite a bit over a relatively short period of time, especially when it comes to family and parenting. Fathers in Illinois now play much larger roles in their children's lives than their own fathers did. This shift has also nudged...
Marital property, Social Security benefits support retirement
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Feb 6, 2020 | High-Asset Divorce
No one wants to just get by during retirement, but establishing a secure financial footing for the future is not always easy. Divorce in particular can complicate plans for one's later years. Making sound, informed decisions regarding the division of marital property...
Stay-at-home parents should secure future access to alimony
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Feb 3, 2020 | Spousal Support
Even the best laid plans can be easily derailed by reality. For example, many Illinois couples plan for both partners to continue working after they have children. But once kids are in the picture those plans might change. It is not uncommon for one parent -- quite...
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