Palatine Divorce Court Trial Outcomes: Successful Achievement in Child Support I had a fairly interesting trial this week in Palatine divorce court. At issue was maintenance under the newly enacted statute, child support and division of debt. I represented the wife in this case. At the beginning of the trial, I called the Husband as…
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Amendments to Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Section 504, concerning maintenance. Part I
Amendments to Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Section 504, concerning maintenance. Part I The Maintenance statute of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act Section 504 was amended so as to take affect this January 1, 2015. This applies to divorce cases in Palatine, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows and other areas of…
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Who is required to cooperate in child support enforcement?
Who is required to cooperate in child support enforcement? An Illinois resident who has custody of a child may find that a need to seek public assistance related to the medical care of the child may arise. In such cases, a public entity may have to conduct activities related to the support of the child…
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Factors that determine child support in Illinois
Factors that determine child support in Illinois When determining child support in Illinois, the best interest of the child is the court's top priority. This applies to all child support cases in Illinois including Palatine, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows, etc. Factors that are considered when creating a support order include the financial resources and needs…
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