Illinois Matrimonial and Family Law - Child Support - Overpayment Reimbursement
Apr 30, 2014
What can be done when an obligor (the one paying support) realizes that too much has been paid and the support recipient has reaped a windfall? Background In the Spring of 2014, my law firm was retain...
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Illinois Matrimonial and Family Law - Child Support / Educational Expenses - Self-Emancipation
Feb 24, 2014
A historical explanation and current status (as of 2014) of the law of emancipation in the context of child support. Introduction I came across the term “de facto emancipation” in an article about chi...
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"Community Property" in Illinois
Dec 21, 2013
A simple, comprehensive, explanation of the difference between "community property" and "common law" property division rules. What it is: "Community property" refers to a legal system of characterizin...
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Using a Divorce to Save Your Marriage.
Dec 09, 2012
It seems perfectly illogical, but my experience demonstrates that filing a divorce case or being served papers can often be the catalyst that sparks renewed interest in reconciling the differences th...
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Annulment in Illinois
Dec 03, 2012
In Illinois, an annulment is referred to as a Declaration of Invalidity of Marriage.1 The court makes it as if the parties were never married. This can be important for a variety of reasons. For religi...
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Illinois Matrimonial and Family Law -- Removal 101
Nov 30, 2012
A straightforward guide to the basics on removing children from Illinois. What you must do, may do, and must not do . . . and what happens when you do it wrong....
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