For executives in a company getting divorced, get ready for what might turn out to be a complicated process. Not only will the road ahead likely be long and emotionally taxing, the finances of executives in a company are often complex, thereby complicating the division of assets. However, divorce is quite common for executives in
Read MoreChild support is an ongoing, court-ordered payment made by a child’s parent for the financial benefit of the child. Child support ensures that children experience financial stability and a predictable standard of living, regardless of with which parent the children reside. There are several factors that courts consider when computing child support obligations, including each
Read MoreAt the outset of this article, it is important to note that in 2016, the statute governing child “custody,” also known as the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA), was redrafted, and several changes were implemented to the section regarding the issues of parenting time and decision making with respect to minor children.
Read MoreAt The Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes, one of the top Chicago family law firms, it is of the utmost of importance to us to ensure that our clients are aware of the multitude of possibilities available to them under the law. A reoccurring theme in recent years amongst divorced parents is wondering whether
Read MoreAt The Law Office of Tiffany M. Hughes, one of our primary focuses is to ensure that our clients are as informed as possible of the legal implications of their situation. As such, it is critical that unmarried parents and fathers be apprised of the unique position in which they sit. For married parents and
Read MoreDepending on the circumstances of your family and the maturity of your child, when your child reaches a certain age you may begin to consider the possibility of leaving your child home alone. In the State of Illinois, any parent who leaves a child who is age 13 or younger home alone can be found
Read MoreLife is always changing and evolving and it can be very hard to predict (if not impossible) where you or your family will live in the future. If you have a court order such as a divorce decree (also known as a Marital Settlement Agreement or Judgment for Dissolution incorporating a Marital Settlement Agreement), Parenting Agreement
Read MoreIf you no longer want to keep living with your spouse, but you have not yet decided whether you want to end your marriage by getting divorced, then a legal separation may be a viable option for you. A legal separation is similar to a divorce in that you and your spouse will have to negotiate
Read MoreWHAT ARE THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN MEDIATION AND ARBITRATION IN A DIVORCE CASE IN ILLINOIS? Mediation and arbitration are two alternatives to divorce, rather than a more traditional judicial setting such as through the court system. Through either mediation or arbitration, the parties are able to tackle either the entirety of their divorce or just specific
Read MoreWhat Are The Phases of Re-Opening in Illinois and How Will They Effect My Case? Earlier this month Governor Pritzker announced his plan to safely begin reopening Illinois. His restoration plan was broken up into five separate phases depending upon the region of Illinois in which you live. This means that while one region may
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