The court may require contributions from either or both parent(s) or the estate of a deceased parent. Filing Timeframe With respect to college expenses, the court is allowed to compel contribution towards the cost of up to five (5) college applications, the cost of...

Illinois courts allocate parenting time according to the best interests of the child. In an attempt to serve the child's best interests, the legal system encourages parents to formulate an agreed parenting plan that is a product of their wishes as opposed to a plan...

Temporary Relief refers to the spousal and/or child support one party requests from the other while divorce proceedings are ongoing. Under the Temporary Relief section of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (effective January 1, 2016) either party...