Department of Children and Family Services, also known as DCFS, investigates suspected child abuse or neglect in the State of Illinois. If you are facing an investigation by DCFS, it can be an incredibly stressful and confusing experience. Understanding the process of a DCFS investigation can help to alleviate some of the anxiety and confusion. […]
Courts can require that parents contribute to educational costs of their children in certain situations. Most often, this relates to college or trade school expenses, or even when a child is 19 but still in high school. 750 ILCS 5/513 addresses when such orders may be entered. The educational expenses addressed in the statute involve […]
Judges determine child support based on 750 ILCS 5/505. Certain guidelines are set forth in that statute, and they are to be followed unless a judge determines that they are inappropriate. It has been my experience that the guidelines are used in nearly all cases and deviations are rare. To calculate child support in accordance […]
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