Spousal maintenance is a lump sum or ongoing payment that may be awarded as part of a divorce in order to support the spouse with a lower earning capacity. In Illinois, courts weigh several factors, including the income and the needs of each party to determine whether spousal maintenance is appropriate. If spousal maintenance is appropriate, courts generally apply statutory guidelines to determine the amount of spousal maintenance when the combined income of the parties is less than $500,000.00 per year. If the combined income is above this amount, courts are free to deviate from the guidelines.
In this article, we explain the Illinois Trust Code and changes to Illinois trust and estate law for 2020. January 1, 2020 will mark the outset of the Illinois Trust Code or ITC, as it will be known. The Illinois Trust Code is an adaptation of the Uniform Trust Code UTC that has already been implemented in 33 states. Most of the new code is elective and can be modified or waived by the creator of the trust known as the settlor, but there are some parts of the new statutes than cannot be waived, such as the information a trustee must provide to beneficiaries.
In this article, we begin by answering a question left by one of our readers. We then expound on establishing paternity and intestacy laws in Illinois, and answer the question are there other ways to establish paternity if the family does not give consent for DNA testing on the deceased?
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In this article, we will answer some frequently asked questions about adoption in Iowa. Nearly any person 18 or older in Iowa can adopt a child. An unmarried individual can adopt independently. Married couples must adopt jointly.Before the adoption process can begin, the hopeful adoptive family must pass an in-home study to make sure that an adopted child will be placed in a safe and supportive environment.
In this article we explain the adoption process in Iowa. Adoption in Iowa is governed by Iowa Code Chapter 600. Iowa law requires adopters, married or unmarried, to be over 18 years of age. Most adults are eligible to adopt if they have a current approved home study on file. A home study includes interviews with all members of a potential adopting family, a home visit, fingerprinting, record checks, criminal background checks, and child abuse registry checks.
In this article, we discuss what qualifies as abuse for Iowa Protective Orders. There must be a proven history of abuse to obtain a protective order. Specific acts that could be classified as abuse include pushing, hitting, kicking, forcibly holding, and shaking. If a petitioner is threatened with a knife, gun, or other deadly weapon, they can claim abuse against the respondent. Verbal abuse is typically not considered domestic abuse under Iowa law when petitioning for a protective order.
In order for a court to enter a binding order in a paternity case, it must have both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. The case must also be filed in the proper venue, meaning the correct county court within the state. Subject matter jurisdiction, is the court’s ability to hear the particular type of case at hand. In Illinois the state circuit courts have subject matter jurisdiction over paternity cases. This means that paternity cases should be filed in state court rather than federal court.
In this article, we’ll recommend different ways to improve parenting time exchanges. Depending on your situation, tension can be high after a divorce or separation, and it’s important to stay calm and rational in order to ensure your child’s safety and happiness.
In this article we explain interstate child support jurisdiction and how to determine which state has jurisdiction to modify or enforce an existing child support order. Understanding child support is a complex issue, especially when multiple jurisdiction issues arise. Illinois abides by the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. This act sets the rules in determining whether a specific state court has standing to hear or adjudicate on an order that was rendered in another state.
In order for a court to enter a binding order in a paternity case, it must have both subject matter jurisdiction and personal jurisdiction. The case must also be filed in the proper venue, meaning the correct county court within the state. Subject matter jurisdiction, is the court’s ability to hear the particular type of case at hand. In Illinois the state circuit courts have subject matter jurisdiction over paternity cases. This means that paternity cases should be filed in state court rather than federal court.
In this article, we’ll recommend different ways to improve parenting time exchanges. Depending on your situation, tension can be high after a divorce or separation, and it’s important to stay calm and rational in order to ensure your child’s safety and happiness.
In this article we explain interstate child support jurisdiction and how to determine which state has jurisdiction to modify or enforce an existing child support order. Understanding child support is a complex issue, especially when multiple jurisdiction issues arise. Illinois abides by the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. This act sets the rules in determining whether a specific state court has standing to hear or adjudicate on an order that was rendered in another state.
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