Confusion still reigns with respect to the tax treatment of spousal maintenance for Illinois divorce cases. I still see other law firms discussing online spousal maintenance (support) using the old rules.
In Illinois, spousal maintenance (also known in other states
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Kane County Divorce: When is it Appropriate for Kids to Meet a Paramour?
Introducing children to a new romantic partner, or “paramour,” during or after a divorce is a delicate matter that should be approached with careful consideration and sensitivity to the children’s needs and emotions. Here are some factors to consider when
DuPage Divorce Lawyer: Toxic Narcissists and Divorce
My practice has managed successfully cases dealing with NPD traits for many years. People with toxic narcissistic traits can cause a lot of harm and damage in a marriage and with children. In a divorce, people with toxic narcissistic traits
DuPage County Divorce Lawyer: How does the GAL Assist in a Divorce with Children?
One aspect of the divorce case I take seriously is managing the request to the judge for a guardian ad litem in a contested parenting dispute. Sometimes, there are behavioral and psychological issues in a divorce with one of the
Kane County Divorce: Why is the UCCJEA Important in Illinois Child Custody Issues?
I received a call today from a potential client in Illinois whose partner/spouse left the State of Illinois and set up life with the minor children in another state. As I look back on decades of my Family Law career,
Kane County Divorce: What are some Reasons People Divorce?
Through the decades of practicing divorce and child custody law in Illinois, I have encountered the myriad reasons that a spouse or couple is seeking a divorce. In some cases, there are serious behavioral issues that make staying together unhealthy
Kane County Divorce: Modifying a Child Custody (Allocation) Order
In Illinois, child custody (now called allocations of parenting time and decision making) can be modified through the courts if there is a substantial change in circumstances that warrants a modification. In general, the modification will be sought after two
Kane County Divorce: Parental Alienation
Parental alienation is defined as a mental condition in which a child—usually one whose parents are engaged in a contentious separation or divorce—allies themself strongly with the preferred (alienating) parent and rejects a relationship with the other (targeted) parent without legitimate
DuPage Divorce: Divorces don’t need to cost an “arm and a leg.”
One aspect of my practice is to deliver high level legal skill to my clients, while at the same time optimizing their outcomes in a cost-effective manner. Divorces don’t need to cost an “arm and a leg.”
Divorce can be
Kane County Divorce: Are Retained Earnings Marital Property?
A few years ago, I tried a lengthy case in Will County, Illinois that ended up on appeal on a few key issues. One of these issues is that at trial, I put in evidence and argued that the small