Child Support

Understanding The Basics Of Child Support In Illinois

Illinois state law provides for the needs of children by imposing a financial obligation on both parents. This applies, regardless of whether or not the

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Despite Initial Regrets, Most Divorcees Feel They Made The Right Decision

The decision to divorce is not one easily made. There are weeks, months, and sometimes years of grappling with complex emotions, including fear, anxiety, and

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Selling The Family Home In Divorce

Of all the assets that couples collect during their marriage, the family home is often one with the greatest sentimental value. It is where countless

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A Prenuptial Agreement May Not Cover All Aspects of Your Divorce

Savvy couples who have assets or dependents take the time to create a prenuptial agreement before getting married. Unfortunately, if these same couples may find

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Helping Children Cope During And After Divorce

While divorce can be an emotionally devastating process for all involved parties, children are often the most susceptible to experiencing long-term effects. They can become

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Taking Care Of Your Health After Divorce: Avoid The Effects Of The "Divorce Diet"

When people talk about divorce, they often focus on the financial aspects. Often overlooked are the emotional effects – the guilt, stress, anger, depression, or

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Asset Division In An Illinois Divorce: Understanding Equitable Distribution

While divorce always means the same thing – that a marriage is legally dissolving – the laws that govern this process varies from one state

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Pregnant And Planning On Filing For Divorce? Here Is What You Need To Know

For many couples, the expectation of a baby is an exciting, joyful event filled with promise for the future. However, there are some – often

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Making The Most Of Your Ex-Spouse's Social Security Benefits

If you have recently filed for divorce and are coming close to retirement age, and your ex-spouse was the primary earning in your home, you

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Protecting Your Financial Future In A Gray Divorce

Divorce rates may be falling among the majority of Americans, but the rates for those aged 50 or older have more than doubled. Dubbed “gray

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What You Need to Know About Business Valuation in Divorce

In divorce, a couple’s assets are valued and equitably split. Even without a business, this process can be complex and full of contention. When you

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Developing A Parenting Plan That Works For Your Family

For divorcing couples with children, the process of divorce is more than just dividing property and assets. Parents must also determine how they will split

Divorce

Protecting Yourself From Domestic Violence During Divorce Proceedings

Domestic violence can affect anyone. It does not care about race, age, religion, station, gender, or income level. Worst of all, when domestic violence and divorce mix,

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Should You File For Bankruptcy Before You File For Divorce?

If you and your spouse are thinking about a divorce but you are in a difficult financial situation, you need to discuss whether you should

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What Does It Mean To Be Legally Separated In Illinois?

Many spouses separate before or during their divorce. One of the individuals will move out of the family home, and they start to live apart

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Think About Retirement During Your Divorce

If you are divorcing later in life, thinking about retirement is natural. After all, you have been planning for your retirement a long time and

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Consequences Of Not Paying Court-Ordered Child Support

Parents understand the need to pay child support. It is their way of helping support their son or daughter to ensure their needs are met. But

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Is Surrogacy Right For You?

People choose to start or expand their families in many different ways. Partners often have children together and many families choose adoption. However, there is another

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Insights, News, & Resources From STG Divorce Law

Understanding The Basics Of Child Support In Illinois

Despite Initial Regrets, Most Divorcees Feel They Made The Right Decision

Selling The Family Home In Divorce

A Prenuptial Agreement May Not Cover All Aspects of Your Divorce

Helping Children Cope During And After Divorce

Taking Care Of Your Health After Divorce: Avoid The Effects Of The "Divorce Diet"

Asset Division In An Illinois Divorce: Understanding Equitable Distribution

Pregnant And Planning On Filing For Divorce? Here Is What You Need To Know

Making The Most Of Your Ex-Spouse's Social Security Benefits

Protecting Your Financial Future In A Gray Divorce

What You Need to Know About Business Valuation in Divorce

Developing A Parenting Plan That Works For Your Family

Protecting Yourself From Domestic Violence During Divorce Proceedings

Should You File For Bankruptcy Before You File For Divorce?

What Does It Mean To Be Legally Separated In Illinois?

Think About Retirement During Your Divorce

Consequences Of Not Paying Court-Ordered Child Support

Is Surrogacy Right For You?

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