What to Ask For When You Request Temporary Orders During Your Divorce in Illinois

 Posted on July 09, 2021 in Divorce

When you get a divorce, it can feel like your life is falling apart. Even the small things you knew and were used to can change, like picking the kids up from school or what you have for dinner. Even more important things can change, including your financial situation and how you pay your bills. After you initiate a divorce, you will likely have two separate households that you must deal with until the divorce is final. But how do you know that everything for your own household is being taken care of in the midst of all of the chaos? In many cases, temporary orders can help you ensure financial support during the divorce process.

What to Include in Temporary Orders

Some people may not be aware that temporary orders exist, but they can be extremely helpful to couples who are going through a contentious divorce. When you file for divorce, you can petition the court and ask for any of the following issues to be addressed in a temporary order:

• Temporary spousal maintenance and/or child support - If your spouse moves out when you file for divorce, you can ask the court to have him or her pay maintenance and/or child support payments for the duration of the divorce until more permanent orders can be put into place.
• Awarding sole possession of the marital home - In some cases, a spouse may refuse to leave the marital home or demand that you leave. If this is the case, you can ask the court to award you exclusive possession of your home until you can determine what you will do with it during the divorce process.
• Paying household bills - You can also petition the court to require the other spouse to continue to help with household bills and expenses while the divorce is ongoing.

• Temporary parenting time schedules - If you and your spouse disagree on parenting time, you can ask the court to create a rudimentary schedule that you can follow during the course of the divorce.

Contact a Rolling Meadows, IL Divorce Attorney For More Information

If you are thinking about getting a divorce or you have already filed for divorce, you should get in touch with a skilled Hoffman Estates, IL divorce lawyer. At the Law Office of Nicholas W. Richardson, P.C., we have experience helping clients with various situations find solutions to their divorce woes. If you have questions or would like to schedule a free consultation to begin discussing your case, call our office today at 847.873.6741.

Sources:

https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs5.asp?ActID=2086&ChapterID=59rolling