Visitation and support after divorce Illinois residents may be interested in learning about information regarding American families going through divorce and the importance of visitation and support arrangements. Normally, people have used the divorce process to arrange support and formal visitation; however, many Americans prepare prenuptial agreements that allow for decisions regarding divorce even before…
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Illinois rapper found in contempt on child support
Illinois rapper found in contempt on child support The Chicago rapper known as Chief Keef was found in direct civil contempt of court Sept. 5 for not showing up for a hearing regarding his alleged failure to pay child support. Trouble over child support obligations was just the latest legal problem for the 18-year-old artist,…
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Falsifying pregnancy can have legal ramifications
Falsifying pregnancy can have legal ramifications Some Illinois residents may have heard about cases involving some women have allegedly faked pregnancy. According to a former prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, such an action is immoral and unethical when it is used "with intent to obtain a benefit or injure or defraud another," in the words…
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Collaborative divorce helps couples plan an amicable parting
Collaborative divorce helps couples plan an amicable parting For many couples, getting a divorce can be a process filled with conflict and confusion, and it can be an adversarial experience too. However, the concept of collaborative law, which is catching on in Illinois and across the nation, provides divorcing couples with the tools they need…
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