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Child support obligations can become more complex when a parent has children with multiple partners. In Illinois, courts frequently encounter situations where a parent has one child with a first partner and later has another child with a different partner. Parents often wonder how the law determines support obligations in these circumstances and whether the […]

Understanding Back Child Support Under Illinois Family Law There are many different types of scenarios in the Chicago area in which someone might want to seek retroactive child support and may try to seek help with child support collections. Strictly speaking, retroactive child support does not refer to a situation in which there was a […]

Many couples believe that avoiding conflict keeps a marriage stable. Silence can feel safer than arguing, especially when emotions run high. From a legal perspective, however, long-term avoidance and emotional withdrawal often create deeper problems than open disagreement. We represent spouses throughout Chicago and across Illinois, and we consistently see how silence erodes trust, communication, […]

Child custody proceedings in Illinois are significantly influenced when a parent is implicated in criminal activities. The intersection of criminal law and family law introduces a complex dimension to custody decisions, emphasizing the need to understand how criminal charges can impact such proceedings. This discussion explores the multifaceted nature of this issue, providing insights into […]