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Susan Parnell Wilson, Partner
Heather Wescoat Dabler, Partner
Sara Lorraine Rice, Associate The Wilson, Dabler & Associates, L.L.C.

law offices located in Belleville, Illinois and Waterloo, Illinois, represent clients with legal services in family law matters, ranging from divorce involving children and support issues, filing for divorce, to marital property division, probate, personal injury, prenuptial agreements, legal separation, spousal support, child custody, child support, estate planning wills and powers of attorney.

10/21/2026

What happens when parents disagree about a child’s medical care?

Disputes over doctors, treatments, medications, or other healthcare decisions can quickly become complicated. Learn how decision-making responsibilities may affect these disagreements and what options Illinois parents may have.

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Learn what Illinois parents can do when they disagree about a child’s medical treatment and how decision-making responsibilities apply.

10/20/2026

You’ve filed for divorce, but the mortgage, the utility bills and the credit card payments are still due. So who’s supposed to pay them? 🏠

Illinois has no single rule that assigns each bill to one spouse. It can depend on your finances, whose name is on each account, what you and your spouse agree to, and any temporary orders from the court.

What helps while your case is pending:
✔️ Keep paying the bills so you avoid late fees and credit damage
✔️ Remember that moving out doesn’t take your name off a joint mortgage
✔️ Ask about temporary maintenance or child support if one spouse earns most of the income
✔️ Hold off on big purchases or taking on new debt
✔️ Save your statements, pay stubs and receipts

Our latest article explains how household bills are handled while an Illinois divorce is in progress 👇
https://bit.ly/4eoJUMj

If you have questions about your situation, call Wilson, Dabler & Associates at 618-235-1600.

Learn who may be responsible for mortgages, utilities, credit cards, and other bills while an Illinois divorce is pending.

10/19/2026

🐾 Who Gets the Pets in a Divorce? Understanding Illinois Law

Pets are family too — but under Illinois law, they’re treated as property in a divorce. Want to know how courts decide who keeps the dog, cat, or hamster?

👉 Find out here: https://bit.ly/4pJZuGm

Learn how Illinois divorce courts decide who gets the family pet, and what factors impact pet custody under state law.

10/18/2026

Divorce doesn’t always mean debts disappear.

From credit cards and car loans to mortgages and shared accounts, understanding who is responsible for debt after a divorce can help you avoid costly surprises later.

If you're going through a divorce in Illinois, learn how marital debt is typically divided and what factors courts consider when determining responsibility.

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Learn how debt is divided after a divorce in Illinois, including credit cards, mortgages, and marital debt responsibilities.

10/16/2026

Bedtime FaceTime calls. Texts between visits. Video chats while one parent is out of town. 📱

For kids who split time between two homes, staying in touch matters. Your parenting plan can spell out exactly how that contact works, which can head off a lot of conflict.

An Illinois parenting plan can address:
✔️ When calls or video chats happen, and how often
✔️ Age-appropriate contact, such as help for little ones or texting for teens
✔️ Your child’s privacy during calls with the other parent
✔️ Reasonable limits so calls don’t disrupt school, activities or bedtime
✔️ What to do if one parent keeps blocking contact

Our latest article explains how to build communication rules that work for your family 👇
https://bit.ly/4jNvlFz

If you’re creating or updating a parenting plan, call Wilson, Dabler & Associates at 618-235-1600.

Learn how Illinois parenting plans can address phone calls, text messages, video chats, privacy, scheduling, and communication boundaries.

10/15/2026

If you're keeping the family home after a divorce, one important question often comes up: **Do you have to refinance the mortgage?**

The answer depends on your situation—but understanding your options now can help protect your financial future.

Our latest blog covers:
✔️ When refinancing is typically required
✔️ Why a divorce decree doesn't automatically remove someone from the mortgage
✔️ Alternatives if refinancing isn't possible
✔️ What should be included in your divorce agreement

Before making decisions about your home, make sure you understand your rights and responsibilities.

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Do you need to refinance after divorce? Learn how Illinois divorces affect mortgages and what options are available.

10/14/2026

Has a job change affected your ability to pay child support? 💼💔
Life happens — but changing jobs doesn’t always mean your child support order automatically changes too.

Our latest article breaks down when and how child support can be modified in Illinois after a change in employment or income.

👉 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4at2j9e

If you’re navigating a support modification or need legal guidance, the team at Wilson, Dabler & Associates is here to help you protect your rights and your family’s future.

Lost a job or income changed? A child support attorney in Belleville IL explains when child support can be modified.

10/13/2026

🔍 5 Signs It’s Time to Consult a Divorce Attorney
Thinking about divorce but unsure if it’s time to speak with a lawyer? This blog highlights key warning signs that it might be time to protect your rights and plan for the future.

💼 Don’t navigate this difficult time alone — Wilson, Dabler & Associates is here to help.

📖 Read the full article: https://bit.ly/4j6vGQ3

5 signs it may be time to call a divorce attorney. Get guidance from Wilson Dabler & Associates in Belleville & Waterloo, IL.

10/12/2026

Text messages can be helpful during a divorce—but they can also become evidence. Before you hit send, it's important to know what to say, what to avoid, and how your messages could impact your case.

Learn practical tips for communicating with your spouse while protecting your interests in our latest blog.

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Learn how texting your spouse during divorce could affect your Illinois family law case and what communication mistakes to avoid.

10/11/2026

Mortgage. Utilities. Car insurance. Phone plan. Streaming services. 💳

When a divorce starts, all those automatic payments keep running, often out of a joint account. Filing doesn’t pause the bills, and canceling them suddenly can backfire with late fees, credit damage or a lapse in insurance coverage.

A few smart first steps:
✔️ List every recurring charge, along with which account or card pays it
✔️ Don’t cancel autopays or close joint accounts without advice
✔️ Keep records of what you pay after you separate
✔️ Remember that your mortgage lender and utility companies aren’t bound by an agreement between you and your spouse

Our latest article walks through how to handle household accounts during an Illinois divorce, including when a temporary court order can help 👇
https://bit.ly/4yyWO2o

Have questions about your situation? Call Wilson, Dabler & Associates at 618-235-1600.

Learn how automatic payments, utilities, insurance, mortgages, subscriptions, and other household accounts may be handled during an Illinois divorce.

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14 S 2nd Street
Belleville, IL
62220

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Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 4pm

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+16182351600

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https://wilsondablerlaw.com/

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