As you learn more about the benefits of a prenuptial agreement, you may come to the conclusion that it's an absolute must before tying the knot. While you're sure that it's the right thing to do, your soon to be spouse may not have the same idea. It's one thing to be...
A child has the legal right to receive child support from both parents in one of two ways. The child can either receive it directly or through payments. That means that the parent who primarily has custody may not need to pay, but the parent who does not have primary...
If you decide to divorce, you shouldn't waste any time learning more about marital property and the division process. Before you can do this, however, it's important to answer this question: Do you know the difference between separate and marital property? Separate...
An engagement is a beautiful life event that often is cause for celebrations with friends and family. In addition to planning for the wedding and celebratory events, planning for your financial future is an important consideration that can be addressed with a...
After a divorce, it's hard to get along with your ex-spouse. A lot of things have happened that didn't help you get along any better. You know that you have to raise your child together, but neither of you wants to let the other be in control. It's important to talk...
If you are paying or receiving child support, you may be able to seek a modification under the new support guidelines that went into effect in July. In Illinois, you can seek a child support modification if your financial circumstances or your child’s needs have...
