Iowa Family Law Articles

In this article we will discuss both the process for modifying child support obligations in Illinois and what constitutes a "substantial change in circumstances" that would allow child support to be modified. For some foundational information, check out our articles: Illinois Child Support Law Explained and Changes to Illinois Child Support Law for 2017.

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.

The question of whether or not you should date while going through a divorce commonly gets raised and is met with differing schools of thought. Some say you absolutely should not date while your divorce is pending, while others argue it’s unrealistic to put your life on hold for the length of a divorce (which, unfortunately, can take longer than many would expect). With this article, we will provide insight into whether or not dating during a divorce can affect the outcome.

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.

Co-parenting, platonic parenting, or shared parenting, refers to an arrangement that involves two or more people who have kids together and continue to parent as a team amicably. These new parenting styles are contributing to the growing number of family representations. Since the disappearance of the U.S. Supreme Court’s laws disadvantaging children born outside of marriage, policy-makers have struggled to find a way to encourage stable parental relationships for children. While teenage pregnancy has declined, non-marital births are soaring, especially among women in their twenties.