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Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act January 2027 Amendment Explained
The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act will change how courts calculate child support on January 1, 2027. The amendment updates the shared physical care formula and adds new income reporting duties. It also sets clear presumptions for incarcerated parents and parents with very low incomes.
Illinois Spousal Maintenance: How the State Updated Alimony Law
Illinois spousal maintenance, once known as alimony, remains one of the most closely watched issues in a divorce case. Illinois law still asks courts to weigh several factors before awarding maintenance. Recent legislation refined how courts handle related child support and income questions.
Lake County Divorce: Explaining the Dissolution of Marriage Step-by-Step
A Lake County divorce follows a specific legal process set by the 19th Judicial Circuit Court. That process moves through several stages, from initial filing to a final judgment. Understanding each stage can help couples know what to expect before a case begins.
Illinois No-Fault Divorce: How Irreconcilable Differences Affect the Approach
Illinois no-fault divorce law changed how couples end a marriage in the state. It replaced decades of fault-based grounds with a single standard based around irreconcilable differences. Today, spouses no longer need to establish blame to dissolve their marriage.