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On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Dec 12, 2025 | Child Support
When you and your ex got divorced, the court issued a number of orders. For one thing, you were ordered to have shared custody. The children live with your ex during the school week, but they live with you over the weekends. Since you earn more money than your spouse...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Nov 30, 2025 | Child Custody
The holiday season is supposed to be a time of joy, celebration and togetherness. When you’re co-parenting, it can also be a time of stress, uncertainty and conflicting expectations. Managing schedules, honoring traditions and keeping the lines of communication open...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Nov 21, 2025 | Divorce
Divorce negotiations tend to focus primarily on practical matters. Spouses have to separate the lives that they previously combined. Couples who have prenuptial or postnuptial agreements may find it easy to split their assets calmly. Others may find themselves arguing...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Nov 14, 2025 | Child Custody
Parents who are going through a divorce can’t walk away from each other and never speak again. Instead, they have to learn how to communicate effectively so they can raise the children. It can be challenging to speak to an ex, particularly if the marriage ended on...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Nov 1, 2025 | Family Law
Adopting a stepchild is a meaningful way to formalize the bond between a stepparent and child. It grants the stepparent full parental rights and responsibilities, allowing them to make legal, medical and educational decisions. While the process is generally more...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Oct 19, 2025 | Divorce
Combining finances during marriage inevitably means that spouses must separate finances when they divorce. They may have accumulated valuable assets jointly during the marriage. They may also have accrued significant financial obligations. Carrying a credit card...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Oct 8, 2025 | Divorce
Credit card companies, product manufacturers and others spend a lot of time and money encouraging you to spend more. It’s therefore no wonder that so many people are influenced to spend much of what they earn or even more. That can create plenty of problems for a...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 25, 2025 | Child Custody
Child support is based on the financial ability of both parents. When one parent’s income goes up, the other may believe it is time to ask the court for a change in the support order. However, simply knowing that the other parent got a raise is not enough. You will...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 12, 2025 | Child Custody, Family Law
Divorce reshapes a family, but parenting responsibilities do not end when the marriage does. For many parents, the hardest part comes after the final court order. Parenting schedules, child support and communication can create new challenges. While each family’s story...
On Behalf of Law Offices of Tinley M. Rudd, Esq. | Sep 9, 2025 | Child Custody
You are getting divorced, and you know that child custody decisions are going to be contentious. You are interested in getting sole custody of your child, and so is your ex. This means you are likely going to need a court ruling, and you do not think it is going to be...
