When the court issues an order, it is much more than mere suggestion. A court order is actually a directive to act in a specific manner. In a domestic law…
When a marriage ends, the judge may award spousal support if one party is financially less stable than the other. Once an order is entered, it remains in effect until…
Palatine Family Law Attorney Discusses Upcoming Changes to Illinois Law Illinois family law is undergoing some major changes. Gov. Bruce Rauner recently signed a bill into law that overhauls the…
The term 'until death do us part,' does not hold true in many American marriages. In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that at least 50 percent…
Under the Illinois Parentage Act, if a child is born to a husband and wife by artificial insemination and the husband signs a written consent, the husband is treated as…
Domestic violence is a subject of great concern in Illinois as elsewhere in the country. Its occurrence can affect the outcome of child-custody cases and other family disputes. Recent statistics…