The holiday visitation schedule for your children is probably on your mind a lot as we approach Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day this year. Your custody holiday schedule is hopefully already outlined in your Illinois parenting plan so that your family can celebrate Christmas without the stress of thinking about your child custody case. How do … [Read more...] about What is the best holiday visitation schedule?
Divorce Articles by Attorney Zach Townsend
Your divorce is an emotionally charged time in your life, which can continue for years as you navigate post-divorce issues as well. Your Rockford, IL divorce attorney should be a calming presence in your case, confidently helping you navigate issues like marital asset division, child support, spousal support, or debt responsibility in divorce.
Read more about how Rockford IL divorce attorney Zachary Townsend can help your family develop a roadmap through your dissolution of marriage on our blog, or schedule a free consultation today.
How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer
Set Your Goals and Priorities By far the most important step in choosing the right attorney for you happens before you even start making phone calls to schedule consultations. You need to determine your goals and list the priorities in your divorce. While parenting time with your children may be an obvious top priority, what about division of assets? Division of debts? … [Read more...] about How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer
Can you lose your license for unpaid child support?
There are several ways to try to enforce your child support, such as Income Withholding Orders to have child support automatically deducted from a payroll check, Contempt of Court for child support including jail time, and the suspension of licenses is another mechanism of enforcement of child support. Every state has a child support enforcement department, which … [Read more...] about Can you lose your license for unpaid child support?
Second Stimulus Checks and Child Support
Many of our clients and readers have questions about the second round of stimulus checks and child support and how or if the money will be divided between co-parents. Important Note: We are not tax professionals. For tax questions related to how the second round of stimulus checks will affect you, please consult with your tax professional. When will I get my check? The … [Read more...] about Second Stimulus Checks and Child Support
Do you have ongoing COVID-19 custody problems in your family?
Visitation, Exchanges, and Withholding Parenting Time Issues due to COVID-19 Is your child's other parent withholding your child from you due to the novel coronavirus? The pandemic is not an acceptable reason to alter a parenting time agreement and your visitation and exchange schedule with your child should not be altered without the agreement of both parties. If you, … [Read more...] about Do you have ongoing COVID-19 custody problems in your family?
Will school closures affect your custody and visitation?
Governor Pritzker of Illinois has closed Illinois schools for in-person classes for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. This school closure follow's Pritzker's order to shelter at home, which specifically allowed for visitation exchanges between homes as part of essential travel. The same rules apply in the State of Wisconsin, where Governor Evers' shelter-in-place … [Read more...] about Will school closures affect your custody and visitation?
Coparenting in Quarantine – Your Parenting Plan Didn’t Plan for a Pandemic
When you drafted and agreed to your Parenting Plan, you never imagined it being tested in ways we're experiencing now under the Illinois shelter-in-place guidelines. You may find yourself arguing about whether the Governor banned all travel, or whether your child's school district's switch to e-learning now makes this "summer break" and changes your schedule. Your kids are … [Read more...] about Coparenting in Quarantine – Your Parenting Plan Didn’t Plan for a Pandemic
Divorce and the Holidays: How can you help your kids through it?
How has your child's routine changed since the divorce? If your divorce or separation is recent, this may be the first Christmas your children have faced since their lives were disrupted. Keep in mind how much the holiday season may amplify those changes in routine and schedule. If you have already worked out your Parenting Plan, the question of who is spending time … [Read more...] about Divorce and the Holidays: How can you help your kids through it?
Could Alimony Tax Law Changes Impact Your Divorce?
Family law is governed by the laws of the state, as a general rule, but there are some occasions where federal law applies. In Illinois, family law lawyers usually turn to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act for guidance. One exception is in the Federal Tax Code, which normally allowed for tax deductions for alimony payments, but it appears that will soon … [Read more...] about Could Alimony Tax Law Changes Impact Your Divorce?
Who gets the rings in the divorce? What about the Instant Pot?
Black Friday brings millions of dollars of new gifts into homes across the Unites Sates. Many of those gifts are purchased for a significant other, fiance, or spouse. Christmas is also a very popular time of year for engagements. Ever wondered "who gets the rings in the divorce?" Engagement Rings and Wedding Rings In the Case of a Broken Engagement If a … [Read more...] about Who gets the rings in the divorce? What about the Instant Pot?
