Legal Question in Family Law in Illinois

In the IL is a requirement to have life insurance in order to get divorced with a non-minor child?


Asked on 5/19/11, 4:34 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

David Gotzh Law Office of David Gotzh

That's news to me.

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Answered on 5/19/11, 5:11 pm
Jonathan Shimberg Shimberg and Crohn, P.C.

There is no statutory authority for a court to order a party to maintain life insurance, except if child support is being paid. That may include contribution to college. The law is unclear if a court has power to order life insurance if a party is paying mantenance.

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Answered on 5/19/11, 5:24 pm


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