Alimony, also known as spousal support, is a financial obligation that one spouse may be required to pay to the other after a divorce. It is intended to help the lower-earning spouse maintain financial stability and adjust to life after marriage. While alimony is often a necessary arrangement for financial fairness, it is not always……

Receiving a raise is often a moment of celebration, a sign of professional progress, and an opportunity for better financial security. However, for parents who pay child support, an increase in income often leads to an important question: Does my child support obligation increase if I receive a raise? Child support is designed to ensure……

Barrington Parentage Lawyers If a man is not married to the child’s mother, being named as the father on the birth certificate is not enough to establish legal parenting rights under Illinois law. To claim the child as his own, he must submit a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity form. If a man believes that he……

Ending a marriage is usually an emotionally challenging and stressful experience, but there is a way to make the process less adversarial and more amicable: a collaborative divorce. Collaborative divorce is a method in which both spouses work together with their respective attorneys to negotiate a settlement without going to court. This approach promotes open……

Parents with a child support order often ask, “When does child support end in Illinois?” Some parents may eagerly look forward to the day when their financial obligations will finally end. Support recipients also want to know how long they can expect to receive court-ordered payments for their child. If you face a child support……

Stopping child support requires a clear understanding of Illinois family law and a valid, court-approved reason. Whether your child has reached adulthood, become emancipated, or your financial situation has significantly changed, ending payments isn’t automatic, and there’s plenty of room for mistakes. Let’s examine the most common reasons child support may end, the legal process……

Divorce doesn’t just divide households — it separates bank accounts, property, and future financial security. In the emotional fog of ending a marriage, it’s easy to overlook decisions and make financial mistakes that will shape your financial future. What seems fair now may leave you struggling years later. Some of the most common mistakes aren’t……