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International Custody Battles

International Custody Battles

The Dangers of Parental Alienation

How parental alienation can be a dangerous tactic and can oftentimes end up hurting your situation instead of helping it.

Past Due Child Support Doesn't Last Forever

Past due child support doesn't last forever.

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Do I Have An Estate? What's All This Talk About Wills and Trusts?

THREE Rules for Divorcing Parents

Divorcing your spouse even if the marriage is of short duration is stressful for the parties and their children. Following these rules will help reduce the stress.

New Hampshire Restricts Use of GPS Devices to Track Individuals

New Hampshire Restricts Use of GPS Devices to Track Individuals

DYING BEFORE THE DIVORCE IS FINAL (The Morbid, But Hard Truth)

The purpose of this article is to reveal the potential problems that can arise when a spouse dies during the divorce process. Sadly, many people never get around to having their will drafted. And, as a result, the distribution of their estate may be averse to their unwritten wishes.

Maintenance in Illinois Divorce Cases

Upon divorce in Illinois, it is possible that one spouse may be awarded, and the other spouse ordered to pay, maintenance. Maintenance is support for one spouse from the resources of the other spouse.

Post-Divorce Modification and Illinois Law

Upon completing the divorce process, it is very likely that one’s circumstances will change at some point in the future. This is particularly true if a couple divorces at an earlier stage in life.

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.

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