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Dealing with the unique challenges of a gray divorce

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Property Division on Tuesday, August 7, 2018. Over the past few decades, divorce rates among older adults have doubled. For most older couples ending a marriage in Illinois, circumstances are typically different than what’s associated with divorces among younger partners. For instance, child support and custody often aren’t part of the equation since children are usually grown. In many cases, the major issue for older soon-to-be ex-spouses is the division of retirement funds and other assets. Even if a partner is fairly generous with property division arrangements, there are certain rules

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Child support when both parents have custody

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. Parents in Illinois and throughout the country may be required to pay child support even if they have shared custody of their children. Most states have formulas to determine how much a parent must pay. This formula uses variables such as how much an individual makes and how many other children he or she must support. It is possible that a divorced couple with children will create their own support plan. This will allow them to provide financially for the children without the need

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Fathers struggle with child support payments

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Wednesday, July 11, 2018. Many fathers in Missouri are struggling with issues related to child support, especially when they infrequently have the opportunity to spend time with their children. Indeed, some men feel that they were treated unfairly in family court, especially in terms of the amount of child support they are required to pay each month. However, engaging actively in the process can help fathers to secure an outcome that is more just and fair and recognizes their role in their children’s lives. When parents decide to

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How parents can prepare for their child support hearing

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. When Illinois parents get divorced or decide to separate, one parent is often required to pay a certain amount in child support. Judges use financial information provided by both parents to make determinations about how much these payments will be. Because judges generally do not know the families, parents should prepare for the hearing. Parents should read all of their mail to ensure that they do not miss any piece of information that may come from their attorney, the other parent or the court.

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Using voluntary impoverishment to avoid child support

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Support on Friday, June 15, 2018. Some parents in Illinois may be struggling to collect child support from their exes. The parent who is owed support may suspect the other parent of underreporting income or deliberately earning less in order to avoid higher child support payments. The latter is known as “voluntary impoverishment,” and there are ways to detect if this might be happening. The office of child support enforcement can assist a parent in collecting support. If the parents do not already have a legally binding support arrangement in

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How parents can navigate a custody case

On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Friday, June 1, 2018. In a child custody case, a judge’s ruling is likely going to hinge on perception as much as it does reality. Therefore, Illinois parents who want custody of their children should spend as much time with them as possible. They should also be sure to comply with any court rulings that are issued. Furthermore, it is a good idea to invite a representative of the court to do an in-home visit. This visit can make it possible to show that a person is a

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