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Calculating Child Support Payments in Illinois

Calculating child support payments in Illinois starts with guidelines that calculate what payments should be as a percentage of the supporting party's net income; but that's just the start.

DIVORCE -- With or Without Bloodshed - - A Couple’s Choice! Collaborative Law: The Bloodless Alternative

Collaborative Law is a litigation alternative which allows spouses to stay out of court and resolve their issues in a private and less adversarial atmosphere. I urge couples to strongly consider this possibility.

Social Media Effects on Divorce

Social Media gets pulled in as evidence in divorce court.

Top 10 Most Expensive Celebrity Rings

Infographic showing the most expensive celebrity engagement rings.

How is Child Custody Determined in Arizona?

An overview on how child custody is determined in the state of Arizona.

Steve Nash - Child Support

Steve Nash must revisit the courts after wife seeks additional child support.

Spouse in Default of Divorce Judgment - what to do?

Many people don't consider the steps which need to be taken to enforce a violation of a divorce decree - and thus make mistakes in the process.

Save now for college - or pay alot in child support later!

Many parents who pay child support for a minor child (or children) don't realize that they generally must ALSO save towards college.

Can my Grandparents visit in Addition to me?

Sometimes custodial parents agree to visits for the non-custodial parent, but then say s/he can't have their parents (child's grandparents) present for the visits. What to do?

Time Limits on Requesting a DNA (Paternity) Test

Many fathers unwittingly sign the "acknowledgement of paternity" form when their baby is born, not realizing that this form then puts a time limit of 60 days (generally) as to when they must request a DNA test.

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