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Illinois courts treat your divorce judgment or custody order as a binding order, and violating it can mean contempt, fines, or even jail time.

Child support and parenting time are handled separately under Illinois law, so a missed payment does not give a parent the right to withhold parenting time.

Attorney Matthew Katz brings over 20 years of family law experience and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago to these emotionally complex enforcement cases.

Book a free consultation today by calling 312-584-1526 or visiting khk.law.

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Marital debts are usually divided the same way marital property is, with joint credit card debt typically split between both spouses.

But if one spouse ran up debt alone, gambled away savings or spent marital funds on an affair, Illinois courts can hold that spouse solely responsible and award a credit to the other side.

With over 20 years of family law experience and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago, Attorney Matthew Katz helps clients navigate exactly this kind of case.

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Spousal maintenance in Illinois follows a set formula based on both spouses' incomes, but the court can go off guidelines when health, custody or prior agreements call for it.

How long payments last depends on the length of the marriage, and maintenance can even end early if the recipient remarries or moves in with a new partner.

With over 20 years of family law experience and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago, Attorney Matthew Katz helps clients navigate exactly this kind of case.

Book a free consultation: call 312-584-1526 or visit khk.law.

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From prenuptial agreements that protect assets before marriage to mediation, four-way conferences, and full divorce trials, Illinois law provides a full spectrum of ways to resolve property disputes, and each carries different protections and risks.

Attorney Matthew Katz combines professional training in psychology and business with over 20 years of family law experience to guide clients through every stage, ensuring agreements are enforceable and that financial rights are fully protected.

If spouses cannot agree, a judge will make the final call, which is why having skilled representation at every step is essential.

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Illinois law allows custody modifications when there is a substantial change in circumstances affecting the child's well-being, and in-state or out-of-state relocation requires court approval unless both parents agree.

Attorney Matthew Katz, with a Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago and over 20 years of family law experience, has handled complex relocation cases involving the UCCJEA, the six-month home state rule, and high-conflict custody disputes.

If your ex has taken your child out of state without your consent, the six-month clock is running and you need to act immediately.

Book a free consultation at khk.law or call us at 312-584-1526.

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Whether you were married or not, the same best-interest-of-the-child standards apply to custody decisions in Illinois.

Attorney Matthew Katz brings over 20 years of family law experience and a Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago to understand every factor a judge weighs, from school proximity to each parent's mental and physical health.

If you are an unmarried parent, paternity must first be established through a voluntary acknowledgment or DNA testing before you can pursue full parenting rights.

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From the 120-day filing requirement to vacation rights, dispute resolution, and enforceable pickup and drop-off arrangements, Illinois parenting agreements cover every aspect of your children's lives after divorce.

This video explains how to build a parenting plan that truly protects your family, including what a parenting time schedule actually contains, why specificity matters, and how courts handle high-conflict situations where exchanges need to happen in neutral public locations.

Attorney Matthew Katz, whose 20+ years of family law practice is informed by a Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago and professional training in psychology, explains it all. The KHK Family Law & Divorce Attorneys team brings 70+ years of combined experience in family law and includes bilingual staff fluent in English and Spanish.

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From the 12 equitable distribution factors to the treatment of retirement accounts, pensions, and QDROs, Illinois property division law is nuanced, and the stakes are high when your marital estate is being divided.

This video walks through every category you need to understand before your case begins, including how Illinois courts distinguish marital from non-marital property, why commingling matters, and what documentation you need to protect assets you brought into the marriage.

Attorney Matthew Katz, drawing on 20+ years of family law experience, professional training in psychology and business, and 70+ years of combined experience across the KHK team, explains it all.

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Illinois replaced the old custody framework with parental responsibility and parenting time, and understanding the distinctions between them is critical because they affect decisions about religion, education, extracurricular activities, and how your family's daily life is structured after divorce.

This video covers how Illinois courts approach joint versus sole parental responsibility, what factors judges weigh when making these determinations, and why shared decision-making is not automatically granted in every case.

Attorney Matthew Katz, whose training spans over 20 years of family law, a Master's in Social Work from the University of Chicago, and professional training in psychology, explains what these terms truly mean for your family.

Book a free consultation at khk.law or call 312-584-1526.

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