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Considerations Related to Age when Adopting a Child

The age range of adopted children varies widely and, depending on one’s circumstances, adopting parents may consider several factors prior to making a final decision.

Division of Property upon Divorce: The Impact of a Trust

The division of marital assets is one of the most important and complex steps in the divorce process. Parties must first determine what the marital assets are and the value of them.

Tips for Child Custody and Summer Vacation

Summer is here and that means it is time for summer vacation. For most families, summer means abandoning their regular schedules and cutting loose for two months. When you have a child custody agreement in place, summer vacation can mean fights and chaos.

How Are College Expenses Typically Divided in a Divorce?

For young adults across the United States, attending college is a milestone. It marks the end of one's adolescence and the beginning of one's adulthood, ending with a degree that will hopefully make him or her more marketable to potential employers. It can also bring a financial burden.

Calculating Interest on Overdue Child Support in Illinois (or Bring Lots of Pater and Pencils)

How to Calculate Interest on Past due Child Support

Divorce and Your Social Media Network

A recent Censuswide survey found that one in seven divorces in the United States are caused by social media. This is attributed to a variety of reasons

Inside the Minds: Strategies for Family Law in Illinois

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Can I Get a Modification of My Time-Sharing Plan if I’m in the Military?

Divorce is hard on military families, and can be even harder on children, especially when a modification is needed to enforce time-sharing agreements. Here’s what military members need to know.

When Should You File for Divorce?

Filing for divorce can be a tricky process if you don’t know the system. Here is some information that will make things a lot easier when preparing your case.

Paternity

Paternity establishes rights of the child, rights and obligations of the father

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