Vincent Joseph Krydynski III

The divorce process is governed by the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act . In order to proceed, you must have grounds. Most divorces today are based on the no-fault ground of irreconcilable differences. The advantage of proceeding on the grounds of no-fault is the divorce process focuses on other issues. Think of your marriage as a partnership. If the partnership is over, certain issues must be resolved such as property division, child custody, child support, and maintenance.

Child custody is typically the most emotional issue in a divorce. If you cannot agree on custody, the court will make the decision for you. To assist in making a sound decision, the court may require your child have their own representative. Depending on the issues raised, the court could order home studies, mental health examinations and counseling before determining what is the best interests of the child. The court will consider several factors which we will review with you.

Child support is the right of the child. Both parents have an obligation to financially support their child. The non-custodial parent is usually ordered to pay child support. The Illinois legislature has determined statutory guidelines which the court must follow in most situations. You want to make sure the calculations are correct. We look at every case to make sure the amount of support being paid is fair for to each parent and the child.