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For Divorces The divorce can be initiated in the county where either spouse resides. Grounds for divorce are ‘irreconcilable differences’ as Illinois is a ‘no fault’ state. Division of Marital Property: Property acquired by either spouse during the course of the marriage (subject to certain limited exceptions) is presumed ‘marital.’ Marital property must be divided between the spouses. This includes assets like real estate and retirement savings, as well as debts like persona

750 ILCS 5/505 sets out ‘guideline’ child support in Illinois. That statute considers both parents’ incomes, the number of children, and the amount of overnights each parent has. Generally, the parent with the majority of the parenting time (more than 50%), will be entitled to child support from the non-majority parent. Parents curious about how much child support might be can utilize the following link for a free calculator. https://hfs.illinois.gov/childsupport/parents/chil

What happens if you have a court-ordered parenting schedule, but the children don’t want to go with the other parent? Do they still have to go, or can you refuse to send them? The short answers is: you still have to follow the court order. While every case outcome turns on a unique set of facts and circumstances, Illinois law is clear that kids don’t call the shots when it comes to following a court order for parenting time. “Illinois courts have held that a custodial parent

The answer can be yes OR no d epending on the circumstances. Some important factors are: paternity being established a pending court case and/or a prior court order Paternity Established? Without first establishing rights, you can’t ask for remedies. Paternity rights must be established first, before legal measures can effectively challenge a child’s removal from the state. If paternity has been established by 1) marital presumption (child born in wedlock) 2) Voluntary Ackno