In this article, we examine how courts determine who will be the guardian of a minor in Illinois. In some cases, a minor may need to live with a legal guardian other than their parents. This guardian assumes most of the responsibilities a legal parent has, including providing food and housing. Essentially, a guardian takes care of a child’s needs when a parent is unable to.
There are several causes of action in Illinois related to paternity, including: Establishing paternity by consent of the parents; Contested paternity suits; and Suits to establish the non-existence of a father-child relationship. We discuss these cases and explain the procedure and burden of proof in paternity suits.
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.
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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.
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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