When we talk about alimony in a divorce, it is not necessarily a set monthly payment you will receive until you die. In fact, some people do not receive alimony…
A number of people are concerned about the loss of the alimony deduction next year and whether they will be able to finalize their divorce by December 31, 2018 so…
When a couple decides to dissolve their marriage, they are required to comply with certain disclosure rules. For instance, in Cook County, both parties to a divorce are required to…
When deciding to dissolve a marriage, most couples are not concerned with issues like the tax-related repercussions that their divorce will have on their family. This is understandable, as dissolving…
Late last year, the Illinois Legislature approved an amendment that made significant changes to the state’s spousal maintenance law. Before these changes were enacted, both the amount and duration of…
In August, Governor Bruce Rauner signed Senate Bill 67, also known as the Collaborative Process Act, into law. The long awaited statute officially codifies a form of alternative dispute resolution…