Law Firm of Wendy R Morgan

- DIVORCE & LEGAL SEPARATION INFORMATION -_

In dissolution of marriage and legal separation, there are basic issues that have to be resolved either through settlement or by trial. These basics include:

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- Grounds for dissolution of legal separation
- Property issues include real and personal
- Custody of children and visitation schedules
- Spousal maintenance
- Child support
- Attorney’s fees
- Temporary Provisions (support and custodial)
- Settlement
- Jurisdiction and Enforcement of Judgments

- MAINTENANCE -

___Formerly known as alimony, is available to spouses in amounts and for periods of time as may be appropriate. Maintenance, which may be deductible by the spouse who pays it and taxable income to the recipient, may be awarded to parties in long term marriages, particularly where there is a gross disparity in income and ability to earn income in the future. The age, health, prior work history and work ability of the spouse is also considered. The main purpose of maintenance is to rehabilitate to allow the spouse to go back to work and earn sufficient income to provide for their own support. If the spouse has no potential to support themselves, the maintenance is considered to be permanent in nature. The Court looks at the property awarded to each party, the needs and abilities of the parties, as well as other significant factors to determine the need for, amount and duration of maintenance.

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Locally - 847-259-5700
or
Toll Free - 1(800) WR MORGAN / 1(800) 976-6742
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- Office Hours 8:30 am to 5:30 pm CST -

- Evening Appointments Available -