Illinois Custody Law Changes 2016: Allocation of Parental Responsibilities PER 750 ILCS 600 The purpose of this blog is to take a step by step approach and analysis of IL custody law changes which will become effective January 1, 2016. These changes will affect all custody filings in Illinois, including Chicago, Palatine and Arlington Heights and surrounding…
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Family Law: Length of Maintenance (Alimony)
FAMILY LAW, LENGTH OF MAINTENANCE (Alimony) Part V The duration of maintenance is now calculated per 750 ILCS 5/504 Section (b-1) (1) (B). This applies to Cook County cases which includes the targeted audience in Palatine, Arlington Heights, and Rolling Meadows, Illinois. The section now deals directly with the question of the duration that maintenance…
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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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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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