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Dealing with family legal issues can be overwhelming. As your Schaumburg divorce attorney, we provide personalized attention tailored to your unique needs, especially in areas like alimony, child custody, and property division. Our commitment is to ensure that your case is handled with the sensitivity and experience it deserves, recognizing that no two families are the same.
Family law disputes, be it a contentious divorce or a child support battle, can be emotionally taxing. As a divorce lawyer in Schaumburg, we understand the emotional toll these cases can have, especially when children are involved. Our approach is to offer solid legal advocacy and guidance, ensuring that you feel supported and informed throughout the process. Whether your case is straightforward or complex, our goal is to provide a sense of security and clarity.
Every family is unique, and so are their legal challenges. Some may resolve their issues amicably, while others might require more intervention. As your family law attorney in Schaumburg, we are prepared to assist you in all scenarios, from amicable settlements to mediation and court proceedings. Whatever your situation, our dedicated team is here to help you navigate these challenges and work toward a resolution that aligns with your family's needs.
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In this article, our Schaumburg divorce attorneys discuss factors courts could consider when determining the awarding of maintenance during a divorce case, the amount of the award, and how it will be paid. Maintenance can be paid in lump sum or continuing payments on a temporary or permanent basis. Courts attempt to place the parties in a relatively equal position close to the standard of living they enjoyed during the marriage. Some of the most important factors are the length of the marriage, earning capacity of each spouse, and any sacrifices one spouse made during the marriage for the other spouse's career.
In this article, our Schaumburg Cooperative Divorce attorneys explain Collaborative Law Divorce and Cooperative Divorce. Both are alternatives to litigating the issues of your divorce in court and with each Collaborative Divorce and Cooperative Divorce, the parties agree to the exchange of information freely out of court and attempt to negotiate in good faith. The difference between the two is that with Collaborative Divorce, the attorneys for both sides must withdraw if negotiation becomes unsuccessful and litigation becomes necessary. Both Collaborative Law Divorce and Cooperative Divorce are potential options to save your family significant money and stress throughout the divorce process.
In 2016 the Schaumburg Marriage and Defense of Marriage Act (the "IMDMA") saw several changes. The intent of these changes was to reduce the likelihood of disputes and to bring the language of the Act in line within the modern realities and understanding of marriage, divorce and parenting.
Irreconcilable differences will now be the only grounds for divorce in Schaumburg. Previously, parties could list irreconcilable differences or one of several specific statutory grounds when filing for a divorce. However, irreconcilable differences used to require a time of living separate and apart than specific grounds (2 years). Now, the time of living separate and apart is 6 months, and can be waived if both parties agree.
The terms "custodial parent" and "visitation" have now been replaced by "allocation of parenting time and responsibility." Also, four categories of parenting responsibility will be divided among the parents, those being religious, educational, extra-curricular, and medical responsibility.Parents were previously permitted to move anywhere in-state without leave of court, but required court permission to move out of state. Now the determination is based on distance instead of state lines. Parents may now move within 25 miles without a court order, regardless of in-state or out. Moves of more than 25 miles will require permission of court. Outside of the Schaumburg metro area, parties can move within 50 miles without leave of court as long as it is in-state.
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