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Angelina Jolie's bid to remove the judge from her and Brad Pitt's divorce case was unsuccessful. Most Illinois residents are likely familiar with the details of the divorce of this once high-profile celebrity couple. Jolie claimed the judge had professional and...
When you filed for divorce in an Illinois court, you may have simply wanted to sign whatever documents you needed to sign so that you could leave the past behind and move on in life. However, as a parent, you knew there would be child custody issues to resolve. If...
Often, some positives can come out of difficult situations. Illinois fathers who face divorce should know that recent scientific data shows men tend to become better caregivers to their children after the ends of their marriages if they share joint custody...
Most professionals who have experience with children say kids do better physically and emotionally when both parents are in their lives. Illinois family law guidelines always speak to what is in the best interests of the child, so it's usually great for a child when...
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,...
If an Illinois spouse files for divorce, he or she must resolve numerous issues in order to achieve a fair settlement. If the couple in question has children, top priorities will no doubt include child custody issues, as well as child support. Property division is...
The dissolution of a marriage is an intensely personal, private event. If you have filed a petition for divorce in an Illinois court, your circumstances are no longer 100% private, but it's only natural that you don't want everyone knowing your business. Even so, it's...
Most fathers love their children as much as their mothers do. In those cases when fathers aren't with the children's mothers, nor have they ever been married to them, they should know that they do have a number of fathers' rights in Illinois. Unwed fathers need to...
There is no denying that divorce can impact one's finances, so ensuring that everything goes smoothly during property division is essential. This can be a difficult task in a high asset divorce. For example, taxes associated with certain assets such as retirement...
It is important for children to have access to a safe and effective education. Now that Illinois schools are offering more options regarding education, some parents are divided over which educational options are in their children's best interests. This problem may be...
