A cohabitation agreement can protect couples who live and raise a family together from a nasty breakup with no clear delineation of who should have what. While marriage and the commitment that comes with it should never be considered lightly, the belief that not getting married frees you from complications is short-sighted.

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.