How Property is Divided In Illinois

In every divorce there has to be a division of property. Whether a couple has a high net worth or has relatively modest means, there will

Relocating a Child After Divorce

When parents divorce, the issues surrounding child custody will affect them until their children are grown. While this includes visitation schedules, it also includes restrictions on what

House Bill 3079: An Illinois Adoption Bill

Involvement in adoptions is one of the greatest perks of practicing family law. While nearly every other type of law, including other parts of family law, has

What Actually is in The Best Interests of A Child?

In Illinois, like in other states, child custody disputes are resolved by a judge making a determination as to what is in the best interests of a

Donors Must Carefully Follow Law to Avoid Child Support Obligations

Single people, same-sex couples, and couples struggling with infertility often rely upon reproductive technologies in order to have children. Many of these technologies require donations

What Happens When a Parent Lies About Income In a Child Support Case?

Child support disputes are unique. While most legal disputes can be settled one time, once and for all, child support orders can change over time due to

How Parent and Child Relationships are Established

Society is constantly changing, and family structures are changing as well. Hence, our law has had to adapt over time to establish exactly what the

Illinois Does Not Recognize Functional Parent Theories

Sometimes good people develop strong relationships with their romantic partner’s children. These people often take on the role of a parent even though they are

Not Every Custody Situation Calls for a Designated “Primary Residence”

Divorces can be contentious, especially when there are children involved. No matter what sort of agreement the parties are able to reach or the court

Illinois Legislature Considering Changes to Divorce Law

Divorces are complicated. On a personal level, they are complicated because of the emotions tied up in many of the decisions that have to be

New Spouse Income: Does It Affect An Educational Expense Obligation?

When it comes to paying for college, parents who have remained married to one another have a host of options. Some parents choose to start

As Circumstances Change, So Can Child Support

Divorce is never easy, but it becomes much more complicated when the parties have children in common. Both child support and child custody can be highly contentious

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What Happens When An Employer Fails To Withhold Child Support?

Whether it is due to an agreement by the parties or because of a problem with missed payments, often times child support payments are made via income

How to Convert a Civil Union Into a Marriage in Illinois

Between 2011 and 2014, couples throughout the state of Illinois took advantage of the availability of civil unions. Primarily, this institution was designed as a way

Using the Putative Father Registry to Protect Parental Rights

Family law is complicated. This is particularly true when it comes to deciding who will have the rights and responsibilities associated with caring for children.

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“Re-Homing” Can Be Illegal and Dangerous-Why Adoption is Better

Adoption can be a difficult, expensive, and time-consuming process. In those regards, the process of adoption actually has a lot in common with parenting. Many prospective parents

Domestic Violence Survivors Can Keep Their Addresses Confidential

Domestic violence is an ongoing and terrible problem both in the United States and all over the world. According to the Centers for Disease Control and

Paternity Time Limits

Questions of paternity are some of the most emotionally complicated questions handled by our judicial system. Paternity cases can involve mistrust, betrayal and heartbreak. It

Emancipation of Minors: The So-Called Divorcing of One's Parents

Part of being a teenager is the occasional disagreement with one’s parents. But in some rare cases, the parent-child relationship is so troubled that a

Back Child Support: What Happens When A Non-Paying Parent Dies?

Fighting to receive back child support is hard work, and a custodial parent may struggle to obtain the support his or her children are owed. Moreover, payments

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Insights, News, & Resources From STG Divorce Law

How Property is Divided In Illinois

Relocating a Child After Divorce

House Bill 3079: An Illinois Adoption Bill

What Actually is in The Best Interests of A Child?

Donors Must Carefully Follow Law to Avoid Child Support Obligations

What Happens When a Parent Lies About Income In a Child Support Case?

How Parent and Child Relationships are Established

Illinois Does Not Recognize Functional Parent Theories

Not Every Custody Situation Calls for a Designated “Primary Residence”

Illinois Legislature Considering Changes to Divorce Law

New Spouse Income: Does It Affect An Educational Expense Obligation?

As Circumstances Change, So Can Child Support

What Happens When An Employer Fails To Withhold Child Support?

How to Convert a Civil Union Into a Marriage in Illinois

Using the Putative Father Registry to Protect Parental Rights

“Re-Homing” Can Be Illegal and Dangerous-Why Adoption is Better

Domestic Violence Survivors Can Keep Their Addresses Confidential

Paternity Time Limits

Emancipation of Minors: The So-Called Divorcing of One's Parents

Back Child Support: What Happens When A Non-Paying Parent Dies?

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