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What is a Parenting Plan and what does it include?
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In Illinois, when a divorce or parentage case is filed, the parents have 120 days to file a proposed “Parenting Plan” (formerly known as “child custody agreement” or “co-parenting agreement”) with the court. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (“IMDMA”) defines a “Parenting Plan” as “a written agreement that allocates significant decision-making responsibilities,
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What is the Difference Between (1) an Attorney for the Child, (2) a Child Representative, and (3) a Guardian ad Litem?
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When a married couple decides to end their marriage and they have a child or children together, they often disagree on how matters should play out regarding the best interests of their child or children, as it is easy to lose sight of what is really important in a heated divorce proceeding. If you find
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Significant changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act in 2016 & 2017 you should know
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Divorce and child custody laws: Last year, on January 1, 2016, the Illinois legislature drastically changed divorce and child custody laws in Illinois. Under the old Section 504 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), the terms “joint custody,” “sole custody,” and “visitation” were used to discuss family law issues. These harsh
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What is dissipation and why should you be aware of it in a divorce proceeding?
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Keeping track of your finances is a key aspect during your divorce proceeding. Specifically, your attorney will ask for all of your credit card and bank statements from a specific period of time during the discovery phase of your divorce proceeding. Collecting and organizing your financial records is important in order to see how you