Even after a divorce has been finalized, it may not be the end of all your legal issues. Divorce is a change that is life-long and resolving all the issues often takes some time. There may be disagreements regarding the placement of your children or the financial support of them. Even those without children may find they need to alter maintenance or alimony payments.
Alimony Changes
You may need a Chicago divorce attorney, if a change in alimony is required. While some couples choose to incorporate maintenance or alimony that cannot be altered, this is not always the case. In a case where alimony may be modified, you will need to show that there has been a change in financial circumstances. This might include:
- Change of employer
- Reduced salary
- Retirement
- Termination
Changes to Child Support & Custody
There are many different factors that may lead to a need for child support payments to change. This might be related to educational needs, medical requirements, or the child’s age. There are also often changes to circumstances that alter the child’s financial situation. This could be a parent losing their job or having other major changes in their life. It could be a result of a parent moving out of state or otherwise far from the ex-spouse.
Property Issues
A divorce attorney in Chicago can assist with resolving any property issues that occur following a divorce. Sometimes distributing assets can take some time and additional support is required. In other cases, you may find that a piece of property was forgotten or overlooked. Also, trusts and wills might need to be updated after divorce to represent the changes.
Marrying Again
If you or your spouse is remarrying, this has many legal effects that must be considered. Everything from child visitation to child support and inheritance by use of a will need to be considered. You will want to have an experienced attorney in your corner to help you understand what changes are on the horizon.
Post-Divorce Counseling
If you are located in the Chicago area and trying to overcome a hurdle post-divorce, the team at Michael C. Craven, Partner, Harrison, & Held, LLP is here to assist you. We also offer assistance with mediation, paternity, appeals, and adoption legal issues.
