Be aware that by moving out, you’re voluntarily relinquishing control of your access to the children to the parent remaining in the home. Without a temporary custody order in place, your time with your kids will be set by the other parent, a parent who may make it very difficult for you to see your […]
Legal Issues
Choosing A Parent to Live With: At What Age Can A Child Decide?
Choosing a parent to live with after a divorce — at what age can a child make that decision? Read on to learn about the considerations a court makes.
How long does the divorce process take in Illinois, what can shorten it?
The duration of a divorce case in Illinois depends on the individual situation as well as the presiding court. It’s very common for complex or contested divorces to take upwards of a year or even more. A few of the factors affecting the duration of each case include the number of issues involved and their […]
What mistakes do men often make during divorce in regards to child custody?
Many men go into child custody talks with the preconceived notion that New Jersey family law and the family courts always favor the mother. It can be a surprise for men to find out that family law in New Jersey is written in gender-neutral language. There is nothing in the law that states that a […]
On what basis can a divorce be granted in Illinois, and does fault determine the outcome?
As of 2016 Illinois is a no-fault divorce state. Fault-based grounds like infidelity or mental cruelty are no longer applicable, and make no difference in the outcome of your divorce. The only ground for dissolving a marriage in Illinois is what’s called irreconcilable differences. Irreconcilable differences means that there was an irretrievable breakdown of your […]
What protections does a victim have once they file for divorce?
Temporary custody and support orders generally stay in place until a divorce is finalized unless requests for modifications are made. The temporary orders may be made final in the divorce settlement, or new terms agreed to as part of the divorce process. Bari Zell Weinberger is the owner and managing partner of Weinberger Law Group […]
How can a victim of domestic violence secure assets?
It’s a staggering statistic that financial abuse is present in 98 per cent of abusive relationships. Financial abuse can range from someone who is overly controlling with how money is spent at the grocery store, to an abuser who demands the victim’s paycheck or does not allow access to joint bank accounts. If you don’t […]
Is there such a thing as too much information when talking to your attorney?
Often, no. Communication is vital to a successful relationship with your attorney. While not every detail about your marriage or situation is always completely relevant to your representation, it’s very important that you feel comfortable disclosing information to your attorney. Also providing more information rather than less can help your attorney with your case. Experienced […]
How can a victim of domestic violence support themselves after leaving their spouse?
This is probably the number one reason why victims even stay with their abuser, because they’re scared about where they will go, where they’ll live, and how they’ll support themselves. Filing for temporary spousal support as part of the TRO or as a separate motion can provide money for rent, food, and other necessaries, and […]
What are the most common types of arrangements for children’s living situations post-divorce in Illinois?
If children split their time between two homes, the parenting schedule is not always equal. At a minimum, a parent will generally have parenting time one evening during the week and every other weekend, typically Friday to Sunday. At a maximum, each parent may have equal parenting time with the children. The equal parenting time […]
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