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What to Expect in a No-Fault Divorce

What to Expect in a No-Fault Divorce...

In the summer of 1967, during the race for governor of California, conservative Ronald Reagan promised to “send the welfare bums back to work” and “clean up the mess at Berkeley,” a reference to Vietnam War protests at the University of California. Ironically, in one…

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When Should I Modify My Divorce Decree?

When Should I Modify My Divorce Decree...

At the end of a divorce case, the judge signs a document entitled “Final Decree of Divorce.” However, this document is not final in the sense that it is the last word on the subject. Most marriage dissolutions lie dormant for several years at a…

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From Green to Grey: Special Issues in Over-55 Divorces

From Green to Grey: Special Issues in ...

A generation ago, divorce over age 55 was almost unheard of. Many couples who drifted apart obtained “Irish divorces.” These couples remained legally married but lived separate lives, often including residence in different houses.  At about the same time Ireland legalized divorce, which was 1995,…

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Five Child Support Enforcement Techniques That Really Work

Five Child Support Enforcement Techniq...

Children should not be financially penalized when their parents get a divorce. So, in income share states like Illinois, child support payments help children have the same standard of living they would have had if their parents remain married.  That is the theory. Unfortunately, this…

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When Should I Modify a Child Support Obligation?

When Should I Modify a Child Support O...

Income change is the most common reason to seek a child support change. Most people change jobs about a dozen times during the course of a career. Almost all these changes involve salary changes. Even if the obligor or obligee stays put, annual salary reviews…

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Seven Child Custody Factors in Illinois

Seven Child Custody Factors in Illinoi...

When it comes to parenting time divisions, most parents agree that these orders should be in the best interests of the children. However, many parents disagree as to the specifics. So, Illinois law sets forth a number of factors to consider. For the most part,…

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