Family Law FAQs

What’s the difference between legal and physical custody?
Legal custody means decision-making power for the child’s upbringing, while physical custody determines where the child lives.
How is child support calculated in Illinois?
Support is based on both parents’ incomes, number of children, parenting time, and additional expenses like healthcare and childcare.
How is alimony or what is now called maintenance calculated?
Spousal maintenance is calculated by taking 33.3% of the payor’s net income minus 25% of the payee’s net income. This amount for the payee’s total income including maintenance cannot exceed 40% of the combined net income of both spouses.
How is property divided in an Illinois divorce?
Illinois follows equitable distribution, dividing marital property fairly (not necessarily equally). Non-marital property is excluded.
How long does a divorce take?
It varies. Uncontested divorces may be resolved quickly, while contested divorces with children and significant assets can take take longer based upon the litigation of the parties.
Can custody or support be modified later?
Yes. If circumstances change significantly, you can petition the court to modify custody or support orders.

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