Who Pays College Tuition After Divorce in Illinois? What Parents Need to Know Before Move-In Day is a question that often becomes urgent in late summer. Tuition statements arrive, housing deposits are due, and parents may suddenly realize that their divorce judgment never clearly explained how college costs would be divided. In Illinois, contribution toward a child’s post-high-school education is …
For many families, the idea of going through a courtroom battle during divorce can feel emotionally and financially overwhelming. Alternatives to Litigation in Illinois Divorce Cases are often considered because they may help couples resolve disputes more privately, efficiently, and collaboratively. This can be especially important in cases involving family farms, agricultural assets, closely held businesses, or multi-generational property. Rincker …
What to Expect Emotionally and Legally When Filing for Divorce in Illinois is an important question for individuals across Central Illinois who are considering or beginning the divorce process. For spouses in Champaign, Springfield, Bloomington, Decatur, Shelbyville, Effingham, and surrounding communities, understanding both the emotional and legal aspects of divorce can help reduce uncertainty and allow for more informed decision-making. …
Dear Cari, My parents give me money each month as I’m still a college student. Will this count as my “income” for child support purposes? I live in Urbana, Illinois. Thanks, Todd Dear Todd, Yes, the courts have the ability to consider that income. Consider these cases: In Re Marriage of Rogers, 213 Ill 2nd 129 (2004), which set forth …
You might wonder if child support can be awarded retroactively. In short, it can. In deciding whether to order retroactive child support or not, the court considers the following factors: A determination of the factors specified in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act; The noncustodial parent’s prior knowledge of the fact and circumstances regarding the child’s birth; The …