Therapy is a powerful tool to help individuals navigate the emotional, logistical, and relational challenges that come with divorce. When going through a divorce, change is inevitable, and therapy is a great way to manage your mental health during a major life transition and stressful process.
Read MoreOftentimes, during a divorce, it can be challenging to divide marital property, especially the marital home. Upon conflict, there are usually frequent questions about who will keep the marital residence when the divorce is finalized. However, one side may move to force a sale of the home while the divorce is still pending.
Read MoreAn order of protection (“OP”), also known as a restraining order, is a court-entered order to protect individuals or high-risk adults that have been abused, neglected, or exploited by a family or household member. 750 ILCS 60/214(a).
Read MoreChild support is usually paid through a child’s emancipation, which will generally be the later of a child turning 18 or graduating high school. However, a court may award financial support for a child with disabilities after what is a traditional emancipation.
Read MoreWhen it comes to the division of marital property, Illinois is an equitable distribution state. This means that any property acquired during the marriage, including retirement funds, is considered marital property and is subject to equitable distribution between spouses.
Read MoreHomeschool requirements vary from state to state. Illinois has a liberal homeschooling standard with little accountability. These minimal regulations on homeschooling offer a lot of flexibility for guardians to do what they choose.
Read MoreA court typically appoints a Guardian ad Litem (“GAL”), a third-party attorney trained in child-related matters, to investigate and make recommendations as it pertains to the best interests of a child during a legal dispute.
Read MoreA prenuptial agreement (prenup) is a legal agreement between intended spouses made before marriage, outlining the division of assets and financial responsibilities in the event of a divorce or upon the death of one spouse.
Read MoreA collaborative divorce is a voluntary out-of-court process involving a series of meetings between you, your spouse, and your lawyers, creating a collaborative team. Ultimately, the end goal is to avoid litigation and have a mutually agreeable settlement.
Read MoreSummer is quickly approaching, and the school year is coming to an end. As summer sneaks up, parents must prepare to handle parenting time, vacation planning and camp, the best way for their family. If you have an allocation judgment, re-reading your court-ordered parenting plan is helpful while creating a schedule that fits your obligations to your children and co-parent.
Read MoreChoosing to get a divorce and end a marriage is often tough and challenging for both parties involved. The thought of “Should I get divorced?” or “Should we stay together and reconcile our marriage?” can be a hard choice to make as a couple without help. If you are in a similar predicament, discernment counseling might be your best option.
Read MoreWhen one party files a pleading to commence a court case, a common question is “what happens if the opposing party does not engage?” There is recourse if one party does not participate in a court proceeding in the form of a “default judgment” being entered by the judge.
Read MoreFinancial tracing is a process that occurs in many divorce or parentage proceedings. Essentially, financial tracing is the process of tracking the origin, movement, and ownership of assets or income incident to a domestic relations matter.
Read MoreThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. DCFS investigations can occur regardless of whether you are currently involved in divorce or parentage legal proceedings. Understanding the investigation process, potential outcomes, and relevant laws is crucial for families involved in these cases.
Read MoreProtective orders serve different purposes and should be tailored to the party’s specific needs. It can be rather confusing to know what protective order is applicable to your circumstances. The Law Office of Erin M. Wilson is available to help you navigate what protective order applies to your specific circumstances.
Read MoreThe Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is responsible for investigating allegations of child abuse and neglect. Understanding the investigation process, potential outcomes, and relevant laws is crucial for families involved in these cases.
Read MoreMaintenance, formerly known as “alimony”, is financial support provided by one party to another after a marriage. Not every party will be entitled to receive maintenance and certain factors must be considered to determine if maintenance is appropriate.
Read MoreIn domestic relations proceedings, imputing income is a term used to describe the process of assigning a certain amount of income to a parent or spouse for the purpose of calculating child support or maintenance.
Read MoreIllinois is a no-fault divorce state. No-fault divorce means that wrongdoing by one of the parties does not need to be shown. Rather, a couple can show that “irreconcilable differences” have led to the irretrievable breakdown of the marriage and a divorce is in the best interests of the family.
Read MoreOrders of protection are legal documents that safeguard individuals from “abuse, neglect, or exploitation” (750 ILCS 60/214 (a)). Abuse, neglect, or exploitation are defined as “harassment, interference with personal liberty intimidation of dependent, physical abuse, or willful deprivation, neglect or exploitation, or stalking” (750 ILCS 60/214 (b)(1)).
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