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Supporting Disabled Adult Children in Illinois: Post-Majority Obligations Under the Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act
One of the most challenging questions families face during or after a divorce involves the financial support of a child who cannot become self-supporting due to a disability. In Illinois, the law provides a specific mechanism to address this circumstance by allowing … Continue reading
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Support For a Non-Minor Child with a Disability
1 in 59 children are diagnosed with autism according to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. 750 ILCS 5/513.5 is the statute that governs the support of an adult child with a disability. This is an increasingly common issue … Continue reading
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It centralizes communication and helps with organization. Even for divorcing or divorced parents it has been my experience that the apps provide a less emotional vehicle for communication. Using an app can also limit the he said, she said phenomenon. … Continue reading
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B. [9.3] of The Illinois School Code: Residency Considerations Residency standards for special education students are established in Article 14 of the School Code. These standards govern “in all cases where special education services and facilities are provided.” 105 ILCS … Continue reading
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