The New Maintenance Law: Divorce in Cook County, IL Maintenance Part III, New Maintenance Law: Divorce in Cook County April 15, 2015... It is now time to discuss the workings of the new maintenance law which is in effect and covers all divorce filers in Cook County such as Palatine, Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows,…
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Amendments to Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Section 504, Concerning Maintenance. Part II
Amendments to Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, Section 504, Concerning Maintenance. Part II The previous Section 504 entitled maintenance determined the spouses need for maintenance, which applies in all counties in Illinois including Cook County, Lake County Dupage County etc. Thus, all divorce filers living in Palatine, Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows, would…
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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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The effects of establishing paternity in Illinois
The Effects of Establishing Paternity in Illinois According to Illinois law, if an unmarried couple has a child together, the father will not have any legal rights regarding custody or visitation unless he establishes paternity. The mother will also not be able to obtain child support payments unless the father's paternity has been established. For…
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