Spousal Support in Chicago, IL

Understanding alimony in Illinois is critical when planning for divorce or defending against spousal support claims.  While many people assume that simply being married and having a lower income entitles them to alimony, Illinois law includes specific grounds...

Many people have heard of common law marriage. You might even assume that if people have been married for seven years or some other specific number that they are considered married under the law. But is this true? How does Illinois treat this legal issue? Here, we...

Spousal support is a big deal in divorces and is bound to come up if you and your partner decide to separate. Maybe you quit your job to raise the kids while your spouse worked, and now you're getting divorced and wondering if you'll get any money. Or perhaps you put...