Shared custody can change how child support is calculated. Unlike sole custody, where one parent usually pays support to the other, shared custody involves both parents spending significant time with the child. This arrangement can impact payment amounts and...
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Addressing long-term care concerns in gray divorce settlements
Couples divorcing in their 50s or later often face tough decisions about their financial futures. One major concern is long-term care. As people age, they may need help with daily activities, medical care, or housing. Planning for these needs during divorce serves as...
How can parental alienation affect Illinois custody cases?
Parental alienation occurs when one parent intentionally influences a child to reject or show hostility toward the other parent. This behavior can harm the child’s relationship with the alienated parent and affect their emotional well-being. Courts in Illinois take...
How do pre- and postnuptial agreements impact high-asset divorce?
High-asset divorces often involve significant property and complex financial arrangements. Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements can play an important role in deciding how to divide assets in Illinois. Keeping property separate Prenuptial agreements make it clear...