2016 New Custody Law Changes in IL: Determining Who Makes Decisions for the Child PER AMENDED CUSTODY LAW 750 ILCS5/602.5 This blog is focused on the new custody law enacted in the state of Illinois and affecting Palatine, Arlington Heights and Rolling Meadows divorce and custody cases. This law went into effect on January 1,…
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New Custody Law: Right of First Refusal 2016
New Custody Law Provides Right of First Refusal 2016 P16ER AMENDED CUSTODY LAW 750 ILCS5/602.3, This blog is focused on the new custody law enacted in the state of Illinois, affecting divorce cases in Palatine, Arlington Heights, Rolling Meadows and all other areas in Illinois. This law went into effect on January 1, 2016 and…
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How IL Maintenance (Alimony) in Divorce is Calculated
Maintenance in Divorce or Family Law Cases, Part IV Maintenance in a divorce or family law case under the new Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act will now be determined based on percentages just like the current calculation of child support. In Illinois, including Palatine, Rolling Meadows and Arlington Heights, once a judge determines…
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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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