Do you have questions about the use of Facetime, Zoom or similar forms of video parenting time with your kids? Here’s a hopefully helpful article from family lawyer Michael Roe about the use of these technologies. Divorce law in Illinois continues to evolve with technology and changing family dynamics. One…
Questions for Michael Roe about Illinois Child Support? Here’s a quick summary of the application of overnight calculations that affect actual child support. Recent changes to Illinois divorce law have reshaped how courts handle child support calculations when parents share parenting time almost equally. These updates reflect the state’s ongoing…
Understanding “Irreconcilable Differences”: Illinois’ Shift to a True No-Fault Divorce System Illinois divorce law has undergone a profound transformation in the past decade. With the adoption of a purely no-fault divorce framework under the 750 ILCS 5/401(a), Illinois completely eliminated traditional fault-based grounds for dissolution. This means that divorcing spouses no…
Do you need to prove fault to start a divorce in Illinois? Divorce law in Illinois has changed dramatically in recent decades. For most of the state’s history, spouses seeking a divorce had to allege fault—adultery, cruelty, abandonment, or similar misconduct. That all changed with the 2016 amendments to the…
The Landscape of Spousal Maintenance in Illinois Illinois divorce law continues to evolve, particularly when it comes to spousal maintenance. Talk to Michael Roe at www.illinois-attorney.net if you have questions about spousal maintenance in Illinois. The Purpose of Maintenance Maintenance, in theory, is designed to help the lower-earning spouse maintain…
Valuing a Small or Medium-Sized Business in an Illinois Divorce When a couple divorces in Illinois and one or both spouses own a business, determining the value of that business is an essential step in dividing marital property fairly. Illinois law treats closely held businesses as marital property to the…
It’s the new year, and a client with a new case just filed emails me to understand what the next steps are in his/her case. Even though the case may feel brand new to a new litigant, financial disclosure comes up quickly. Illinois divorces typically require a Financial Affidavit, which…
What is neurodivergence? Neurodivergent means in layman’s terms that a person’s brain works differently, including their processing of sensory input and output. Neurodivergent children may have conditions such as autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, apraxia, dyslexia, bipolar disorder, and attention deficient disorder. Neurodivergent people also tend to be visual…
Going through a divorce is undoubtedly one of life’s most challenging experiences, not only for you but also for your children. As a parent, your priority is ensuring your children feel secure, loved, and supported, even as your family dynamic shifts. In Illinois, where family law emphasizes the best interests…
Many of our family law cases necessarily involve the appointment by the Court of a GAL or Child’s Representative. Sometimes, there is some question or confusion about the role of the GAL vs. that of the Child’s Rep. In Illinois family law, under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage…