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Highlights of The New Tax Law’s Impact on Divorcing Couples
If you have been reading about the new tax laws that are going into effect in 2018, you are not alone. How will these new tax laws affect you and your family in the event of a divorce or separation? … Continue reading
Avoiding Lengthy, Expensive Divorce Litigation in Court
Divorce has a reputation for being a long, arduous and contentious process that pits both spouses against each other in a vicious, no-holds-barred court fight to determine everything including division of assets, spousal maintenance, parenting time, and child support. This … Continue reading
Understanding Family Law as it Pertains to Children
Going through a divorce is a stressful and overwhelming experience. When children are involved, however, the entire process may feel impossible to navigate. That’s where decision-making responsibility and parenting time agreements come into play, two relatively new concepts in Illinois … Continue reading
Even in Divorce There’s No Escape from Taxes
It’s not just the emotional turmoil and vitriol among loved ones that makes divorce such a challenging experience for Illinois families. It’s also a massive administrative undertaking that requires two often aggressively opposing sides to somehow negotiate the dissolution of … Continue reading
What You Need to Know About Spousal Maintenance
Divorce can be a messy affair, even when both parties work together amicably. There are a number of services, accounts and assets that need to be split as equally as possible. If one spouse makes significantly more than the other, … Continue reading
Dealing with the Aftermath of Divorce
The aftermath of divorce proceedings can be quite emotional depending on the settlement, who has primary custody of the children, and what assets have been awarded. It’s easy to lose yourself during this time, even if the divorce process worked … Continue reading
Your Assets in a High-Net-Worth Divorce
While all divorce proceedings are inherently stressful, emotional and difficult to navigate, high-net-worth divorce cases tend to be especially challenging. In these cases any investments, properties or assets accumulated over the course of the marriage must be equitably distributed between … Continue reading
Grandparent and Third-Party (Non-Parent) Rights to Children in Illinois
Do Non-Parents Have Standing to Bring a Petition for Allocation of Parental Responsibilities in Illinois? Yes, but only in certain limited circumstances.
Maybe It’s Time to Consider a Divorce
Marriage is seen by many as an institution that will stand the test of time. Nobody gets married with the intention to separate at some point, but years of misery and anger can make even the most optimistic newly-wed couple … Continue reading
Developing a Parenting Plan That’s Beneficial to Your Children
Parents needing to establish a co-parenting plan during divorce mediation or litigation should really consider both the short-term and long-term ramifications of their decisions. Keep in mind that, if you have young children, you and the other parent might need … Continue reading
