Naperville Family Law Blog
Not the Father – Can I Take My Name Off of the Birth Certificate?
At the time a child is born in Illinois, the parents’ names are added to the child’s birth certificate. The mother’s name is always added, and, if the mother is married, the man to whom she is married is considered to be the father and is added to the child’s birth...
Religious Holidays and Parenting Time
For many parents, spending holidays with their children is more than just celebrating culture and togetherness; there is a religious element that makes the holidays feel that much more important. What’s more, divorcing parents who are religious and want to spend...
Tips for a Successful Divorce
Divorce, even when parties to the divorce are amicable, can be emotional and complicated. While there is no doubt divorce can be tough, there are things an individual, and a couple, can do to improve the experience and achieve a successful outcome. Here are some tips...
Guardianship
In Illinois, guardians are used to provide care and representation to children who are under the age of 18 and do not have (competent) parents, as well as adults who are disabled due to a physical or mental disability. The process for appointing a guardian is complex...
Sibling Visitation
For parents who are getting a divorce, often times, the parties who are most affected by the divorce are not the adults but are instead any children involved. This statement is even more true when siblings of a divorce are separated, with one sibling living with one...
How Long Do I Have to Pay Spousal Support?
If you are seeking a dissolution of your marriage, spousal support, also referred to as alimony or maintenance, may be a part of your divorce settlement. This is especially true if your spouse is financially dependent on you, and even more likely if they lack the...
Social Media and Divorce
If you are anything like the more than 226 million adults in American who use social media, chances are that if you are thinking about divorce, the fact that you are a member of sites like Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook may be far from your mind. Indeed, social media...
Legal Protection in an Abusive Relationship
Being involved in an abusive relationship can be an emotional rollercoaster, and one that leaves you feeling confused, sad and scared about your future and your safety. If you are in an abusive relationship, taking action to protect yourself, even if doing so is...
What Is 50/50 Custody (Parenting time)?
When getting a divorce as a parent, one of the most pressing things that will need to be resolved prior to the finalization of the divorce is how custody or parenting time of a child will be shared. While some people may assume that a mother will be granted custody,...
Can I Deduct Child Support on My Taxes?
For parents who do not have the majority of parenting time of their children, state law typically requires that child support payments are made to the parent having the majority parenting time. The amount of a child support payment is determined based on a state’s...
