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Alimony Buyouts in Illinois: How to Calculate Lump-Sum Spousal Maintenance
Alimony Buyouts in Illinois: How to Calculate Lump-Sum Spousal Maintenance

Alimony Buyouts in Illinois: How to Calculate Lump-Sum Spousal Maintenance

Divorce inherently ties two individuals together financially, often for years to come. However, many residents in cities like Chicago, Peoria, and Springfield prefer a clean break....
Sep 16, 2026
Alimony & Spousal Support Illinois
Navigating the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act: Costs, Contracts, and Parental Rights
Navigating the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act: Costs, Contracts, and Parental Rights

Navigating the Illinois Gestational Surrogacy Act: Costs, Contracts, and Parental Rights

Illinois is widely recognized as one of the most surrogate-friendly states in the USA. Thanks to the Gestational Surrogacy Act (750 ILCS 47/§ 1), intended parents can establish the...
Sep 16, 2026
Family Law Illinois
Suing a Former Partner for Property Division Without Marriage in Illinois
Suing a Former Partner for Property Division Without Marriage in Illinois

Suing a Former Partner for Property Division Without Marriage in Illinois

When a romantic relationship ends between unmarried individuals, separating lives is often just as complicated as a divorce. However, under Illinois law, unmarried couples do not h...
Sep 13, 2026
Family Law Illinois
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