Posted on December 00, 0000 in Uncontested Divorce

Divorce does not have to be bitter and expensive. Many times a couple has the basic agreement worked out before the divorce is even filed. Under Illinois law, it is possible to fairly easily complete an uncontested divorce.

Advantages of Agreement

An uncontested divorce means that the two spouses have no remaining issues to put to rest. They may even file jointly for a divorce and ask the court to approve the agreement they have already worked out in negotiations.

The main advantages of an uncontested divorce are that the two sides save themselves time, frustration, and money by agreeing to everything early in the process. While both sides should have the help of a lawyer in drafting and reviewing any agreement, the fees will tend be much lower than in cases where there are multiple hearings and piles of court documents drafted.

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 Posted on December 00, 0000 in Post-Judgment Modification & Enforcement

As 2015 draws to a close, now is a good time to take a fresh look at the orders in place related to your divorce. Most commonly, these include arrangements for child custody or parental responsibilities, child support, and spousal maintenance. Life moves very quickly, and it is important to be sure that your court-ordered rights and responsibilities continue to appropriately match your situation.

Order Modifications

With very few exceptions, any family law order entered by the court is subject review and modification should such changes be warranted. The laws governing order modification typically require the person seeking a modification to demonstrate the need for reconsideration due to a significant change in circumstances. This type of change may include a dramatic increase or decrease in income, a remarriage, death of a family member, and any other event that could directly impact the appropriateness of an existing order.

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