When a couple's marriage comes to an end, the chances are high that one spouse will have to pay support to the other. In Illinois, the consequences for the failure to pay alimony can be severe if the payor is in default for several months or more. If payors know...
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Seeking a child custody modification after divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Oct 26, 2020 | Spousal Support
Children often feel the most overwhelmed when their parents marriages end. The law in Illinois says issues such as child custody and child support should always be considered in light of what is in the best interests of the children. Life changes and with those...
Many variables to consider when awarding spousal support
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Sep 21, 2020 | Spousal Support
There are all kinds of variables that play into who gets what in a divorce situation. Those variables also exist when it comes to spousal support payments when Illinois couples divorce. Temporary spousal support is usually ordered prior to a divorce being complete,...
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...
Behaviors that signal divorce and can influence spousal support
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Jan 15, 2020 | Spousal Support
Divorce rarely comes as a total surprise. Both partners are likely fully aware of marital conflict by the time they reach the point of divorce. However, even if a person believes that divorce is in his or her future, the exact timing of it might be a mystery. There...
How your spouse could influence the outcome of spousal support
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Jan 9, 2020 | Spousal Support
It often feels as if there is a never-ending number of details that one must attend to both prior to and during a divorce. Issues such as child custody, property division and child support are often at the top of the list, but solely thinking about these matters may...
Financial support can relieve women’s financial burden in divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Dec 12, 2019 | Spousal Support
Men and women alike face unique challenges during divorce, but a report indicates that many women in Illinois face more burdens than their exes. This is not the result of just one factor but of many, ranging from finances to child custody. Although financial support...
Factors that affect spousal maintenance in Illinois
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Nov 15, 2019 | Spousal Support
There are many uncertainties when filing for divorce. A person cannot be certain of the outcome regarding things like property division, child custody and more. This is also true of spousal maintenance. Although many Illinois residents believe that spousal...
Smart planning can reduce financial loss in divorce
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Sep 26, 2019 | Spousal Support
There are many parts of a person's life that can be rocked by the decision to divorce his or her spouse in Illinois. Divorcing couples face challenges as they separate years of shared life from finances to children. Often, the process of beginning to live life...
Understanding the factors that play into your alimony requirement
On behalf of Butler Giraudo & Meister | Sep 12, 2019 | Spousal Support
As your divorce moves through the court process in Illinois, one requirement you may be given is that you provide alimony for your former spouse. While you may have softly anticipated this, hearing that you are still responsible for sustaining your ex's lifestyle may...
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