Parents who willing and able to leave their children money in a trust may include a spendthrift clause for a child that has demonstrated poor
Motion for Temporary Child or Spousal Support
If you are considering divorce, you may be concerned about how you will manage financially during the divorce process and whether you will be able to
Income Shares Child Support Modification
In 2017, the Illinois child support calculation changed to an income shares model. Many who were ordered to pay child support prior to the effective
Reasons for Modifying Illinois Child Support
Parents that feel that a temporary child support order does not take into account their unique circumstances may have legal options. Courts must
Wage Garnishment as a Tool to Enforce Illinois Child Support and Alimony Payments
If your ex-spouse fails to make court ordered child support or alimony (spousal maintenance) payments, the court may garnish their wages (750 ILCS 28/
Absentee Dads and Divorce
Research shows that children of divorce benefit from a relationship with both parents, both emotionally and finanacially. Unfortunately, following
My Ex is Not Making Child Support Payments
If a parent fails to pay court ordered child support, there are a number of child support enforcement actions that may be taken to ensure the payment
Covering Child Care, Education and Extracurricular Expenses in a Divorce
Raising kids is expensive these days and many who are considering divorce worry about how they will cover miscellaneous expenses such as child care,
Failure to Pay Illinois Child Support
A spouse who is not satisfied with the outcome of a divorce may ignore a provision in the final order regarding visitation arrangements or the payment