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…
Most couples go into divorce proceedings expecting to grapple with issues like child custody, alimony, and dividing assets, but many are surprised to learn that both assets and debts must…
For many couples, one of the most difficult aspects of divorce is property division, especially when it comes to the family home. Fortunately, in many cases, divorcing couples are able…
Late last year, a bill was introduced in the Illinois Legislature that aims to increase the amount of parenting time awarded to non-custodial parents. House Bill 4113, more commonly known…
In July, Illinois began using a different formula to calculate child support, bringing the state into line with the majority of the country. At the SAM LAW OFFICE LLC, we…
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…