Illinois fathers may be interested to learn that, in the last 50 years, the number of households with minor children that are headed by single fathers has risen to 2.6 million from just the fewer than 300,000 in 1960. In a study that was recently released, it was revealed that approximately eight percent of such households were run by single fathers in 2011, compared to one percent in 1960.
New app looks to make it easier to track child support
Illinois readers might be interested in a new iOS and Android app called SupportPay, that aims to make it easier for divorced couples to track child-related expenses. While a divorce agreement may spell out general child support arrangements, the day-to-day reality is that there are lots of little details that parents need to work out such as who will pay for karate class, or whose turn it is to buy school clothes this year.
Move-away cases can be difficult decisions for judges
Parents in Illinois who share custody of their children may want to consider the impact a move could have on their well-being. Generally, if one of the parents needs to move to another geographic location for work or for family support, the court will take the best interests of the children into account when making a decision about which parent will have the largest amount of physical custody.
How Illinois couples could end their marriage with integrity
When a couple decides to end their marriage, the decision is often one-sided. One of the partners may want the divorce while the other is oblivious to the apparent issues. Regardless of the reason, many spouses wish to terminate the commitment of monogamy with integrity and respect for the other spouse. The subject becomes even more important when children are involved. Parents, who live in Illinois, may be interested to learn some important tips on how to leave their partner with dignity and consideration for their feelings.
