by haaff | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Often I am asked when a child of divorced parents (or parents who never married) does not have to visit one parent. Illinois law clearly holds that court-ordered parenting time, formerly called custody and visitation, applies until the child reaches age 18. Until...
by haaff | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Part of Public Act 99-90, taking effect in Illinois on January 1, 2016, substantially adds to the divorce statutes governing parental obligations for their children’s college expenses. Under the new law, all educational expenses must be incurred before the child...
by haaff | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Part of the new law going into effect in Illinois on January 1, 2016, significantly changes grounds for divorce. Under the law that has been in effect since 1977, a person needs a reason (grounds) for divorce. The grounds can be “no fault” or...
by haaff | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Effective January 1, 2016, Illinois parentage laws had many changes. Under the new law, a person is presumed to be a child’s parent if the child is born: (1) While the person and the child’s mother are married or in a civil union or substantially similar legal...
by haaff | Feb 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Illinois divorce and family law changed significantly beginning in 2016. One of these many changes involves relocating with children, both in and out of Illinois.Under previous law, a custodial or residential parent could relocate anywhere within Illinois without...
