Monthly Archives: August 2012

Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #7]

Myth: If I have no income, I can’t be ordered to pay child support or maintenance. Not true. Illinois courts, as do most states courts, will go out of their way to protect children in connection with child support payments. … Continue reading

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Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #6]

Myth: If I have shared or joint legal custody, and a shared visitation schedule, I won’t have to pay any child support. Not true. Courts are loathe to not award child support. They will look at the parenting schedule but … Continue reading

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Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #5]

Myth: Joint legal custody means that the children spend half of their time with Mom, and half of their time with Dad. That is not true. Joint legal custody is a legal term that means major decisions concerning education, medical … Continue reading

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