Child support is designed to help meet a child’s financial needs after parents separate. Illinois uses an “income shares” model to calculate child support, which takes both parents’ incomes into account.

Illinois Parenting Plans 101: Building a Schedule That Works Introduction: Parenting plans play a central role in Illinois family law cases involving children. Illinois requires a parenting plan be entered in all divorce or parenting cases. These plans outline how parents will share time and decision-making responsibilities after separation or divorce. Understanding what a parenting plan includes can help parents prepare for discussions and create arrangements that support t

Preparing for your first family law consultation can help you make the most of your time with an attorney. While every case is different, bringing the right information can make it easier to understand your options and begin developing a plan that fits your situation.This article outlines common documents and information that may be helpful when meeting with a family law attorney in Chicago. Documents to Bring: If available, consider bringing copies of relevant documents, suc

Family law is one of the most misunderstood areas of the legal system. Much of what people “know” comes from stories, advice from friends or outdated assumptions that don’t reflect how the courts actually work today. At Larimer Law, we spend a lot of time correcting the same myths — because believing the wrong information can delay action, weaken your case or create unnecessary stress. Let’s clear a few of them up. Myth #1: Mothers Automatically Get Custody This is one of the