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Tag Archives: Illinois Family Law
Attorney Assisted Mediation: An Alternative to High Cost/High Conflict Divorce
As mediation continues to build momentum as a viable, and often less costly, form of dispute resolution, so has the role of your attorney in the mediation process. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution in which spouses meet … Continue reading
The Gray Divorce Revolution
The graying of America is moving full speed ahead. It is estimated that 10,000 people are turning 65 every day —a trend that will continue for the next 20 years. By 2030, almost one out of every five Americans—some 72 … Continue reading
The Impact of Shared Custody on Child Support
Ever since the news reports revealed that the Illinois legislature had started reviewing the child support statute, I have been flooded with questions regarding the change. The reports state that according to the new proposal, the statute will no longer … Continue reading
Posted in Child Custody & Visitation, Child Support, Divorce
Tagged Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, DuPage Divorce Attorney, Illinois Family Law, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Visitation, Wheaton Divorce Attorney
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How Do Courts Calculate Child Support When a Parent is Unemployed or Underemployed?
Every parent has a legal and moral obligation to financially support his or her child. When parties divorce, the court will usually require the noncustodial parent to pay a percentage of his or her net income as child support. What … Continue reading
Posted in Child Support, Divorce
Tagged Calculate Child Support Payments, Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Support, Divorce Attorney, Illinois Child Support Law, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law, Noncustodial Parent Child Support, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck
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How to Plan for College Expenses Post-Divorce
Paying for a child’s college education is a significant financial issue in any family, but with divorcing or divorced families, it can be especially tricky. Often times, if parents divorce when their children are young, the marital settlement agreement does … Continue reading
The Multi-Disciplinary Nature of Family Law: Expecting the Unexpected
When people ask why I chose family law, I tell them that it’s one of the few areas of law where one not only deals at close range with clients, but one that touches on a plethora of areas of … Continue reading
The Illinois Supreme Court Allows Guardians to File Petitions for Dissolution of Marriage on Behalf of Wards in Karbin v. Karbin
The population of the United States is getting older. The most recent census, conducted in 2010, revealed not only that there are now more Americans age 65 and above than at any other time in U.S. history, but also that … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce, In the News, Recent Cases & Law
Tagged Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Disabled Guardianship, Dissolution of Marriage on Behalf of Wards, Divorce, Divorce Attorney, Guardians, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law, Illinois Supreme Court, Karbin v. Karbin, Plenary Guardian, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck
A Fresh Start in the New Year
Typically, each new year brings a sense of anticipation and a fresh start. However, it may not feel this way for those going through or contemplating a divorce. In fact, the new year may create uneasy feelings and a concern … Continue reading
Posted in Divorce
Tagged Chicago Divorce, Chicago Divorce Attorney, Chicago Divorce Attorneys, Child Custody, Child Visitation, Children, DuPage Divorce Attorney, Illinois Divorce, Illinois Family Law, New Year's Goals, New Year's Resolutions, Schiller DuCanto & Fleck, Set Goals, Wheaton Divorce Attorney
Tips on How to Reconnect with an Estranged Child
Some parents have estranged relationships with their children. Whether the estrangement was caused by bad decisions, alienation by the other parent, geographical constraints, service in the military and separation from the child for a long period of time, or other … Continue reading
What is Collaborative Law?
When you hear the word “divorce,” you probably have an image of what the process will be like. Perhaps you assume that each party will hire an attorney; take a polarized negotiation position; and repeatedly go to court to fight … Continue reading
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