A court can only review a case if it has the proper jurisdiction. Basically, “jurisdiction” is a court’s power to make legal decisions and judgments. This is true in all cases, including battles over child custody.
Determining whether an Illinois court has jurisdiction to r...
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While adultery is a viable ground for divorce in Illinois, courts cannot consider extra-marital affairs when awarding alimony, or maintenance. (Remember that maintenance is what one spouse pays to the other to ensure that divorce does not impoverish a lower-earning spouse.) However, adultery can affect...
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Married couples have three legal de-coupling options: annulment, legal separation and divorce (or dissolution of marriage). Annulment, which treats the marriage like it never happened, is only available in limited circumstances. A couple that legally separates is still married but may maintain separate...
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Divorce is often fraught with complications, particularly when the marriage produced children. In fact, child custody is often the most contentious aspect of a divorce proceeding.
The Best Interests Standard
Illinois courts adhere to the best interests standard when deciding child custody issue...
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A divorce can become much more complicated with child custody issues. Indeed, when divorcing spouses disagree about child custody in Illinois, the divorce process can grow contentious. How do Illinois courts determine custody, and how can parents help to make their child custody arrangeme...
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When you’re considering divorce in Illinois, it’s important to understand how property division works. Divorce law can be complicated and contentious, and you should always discuss your situation with an experienced Wheaton divorce lawyer.
Equal vs. Equitable: Equitable Di...
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Welcome to the Law Office of Elizabeth J. Chacko, P.C. and our new blog! For the better part of the last 10 years Elizabeth J. Chacko has been a guide and adviser for her clients who are facing divorce in and around DuPage County. She understands that facing divorce can be one of the most stressful...
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