Child support is a critical financial obligation that makes sure children receive the resources they need from both parents, even when those parents are no longer together.

Unwed parents often face unique challenges when it comes to protecting their parental rights. While married parents automatically share legal rights and responsibilities over their children, the process can be more difficult for unmarried parents.

From dividing property to settling debts and deciding parenting time, divorce can be emotionally and financially draining. When it comes to family law, one area that often catches people off guard is what happens to retirement accounts and pensions.

Child support is a fundamental component of making sure that the well-being of children after the separation or divorce of their parents. In Illinois, child support laws are structured so that children continue to receive financial support from both parents, even if they no longer live together.

When a divorce is finalized, the custody agreement that's put in place reflects what was better for the children at that moment. Life, however, rarely stands still.

In today’s society, it’s increasingly common for children to be born to parents who aren’t legally married. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), more than 40% of births in the United States occur outside of marriage.

Divorce - legally known as the “dissolution of marriage” in Illinois - is one of the most emotionally and legally intricate events a person can go through.