Wonder if your spousal maintenance is modifiable? This question was addressed in Scarp v. Rahman when the father in the case of sought to modify his maintenance obligation. The trial court would not allow the modification so he sought an appeal. The appellate court affirmed the trial court’s decision and said that because their judgment
Continue Reading »Birthdays are a big deal to kids – they usually get a party with their friends with cake, balloons, presents, and if they are lucky, a ball pit to jump into at Chucky Cheese! The day is all about them. Going through a divorce during this special time for a child can sometimes result in
Continue Reading »Our firm represents a lot of military families and for the most part, handling a military divorce is just like any other divorce. There are specific rules that need to be followed, however, and those parents in the military facing divorce, knowing your rights will help alleviate some of the stress associated with deployment and
Continue Reading »Changes to Spousal Maintenance Law in Illinois In 2019, a significant change in the tax code was made regarding maintenance, which resulted in spousal maintenance (formerly known as “alimony”, also known as “spousal support”) being tax-free to the recipient and eliminating the tax credit for the payor. The reason for this change was not to
Continue Reading »Illinois has modified its statutes wherein parents are now allocated “parental responsibilities” and “parenting time” instead of “custody”. The purpose of these changes was to try and give the parents less to fight over. You can win “custody” but winning “parental responsibilities” doesn’t have the same allure. “Parental responsibilities” refers to the major decisions pertaining
Continue Reading »For Illinois parents that are no longer together or facing divorce, understanding the basics of child custody law is important. First, the term “custody” no longer exists in Illinois. The State of Illinois changed its laws regarding custody in 2016, and child custody is now officially called “allocation of parental responsibilities”. Allocation of Parental Responsibilities
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