Maintenance, formerly known as alimony, is one of the many areas affected by the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. These new guidelines have drastically changed the way individuals who provide and receive maintenance record these transactions on their taxes. So, what do people need to...
Divorce and separations are emotionally strenuous processes for everyone involved, especially children. Whenever minors are involved, a document called a parenting time schedule is created to decide who gets to spend time with child during specific days and times. This extremely personal process commonly involves...
Divorce or separation is a difficult time for children, and negative experiences can have long-term effects on their social and emotional development. Many parents ask when and if their child(ren) will be able to make their voice heard in court with regards to the final...
Separating couples have argued over custody of their beloved pets for years, but now the courts in Illinois will recognize such cases under a new pet custody law. As of Jan. 1, pets have been upgraded from property and now their welfare will be considered...
Ending a relationship is rarely easy, especially when children are involved. In addition to decisions on how both parents will support minors financially, time spent with the children will come into play. Simply put, parenting time (formerly known as custody) is the time parents spend...
Valentine’s Day is approaching, and it’s important to remember that not all relationships are about flowers and candy. Too often victims of domestic violence are isolated and unaware of how to seek help, or do not know how to legally protect themselves. To ensure safety...
3 Things to Consider Before Filing for a Divorce Once the joy and merriment of the holiday season comes to an end, many couples start to question the stability of their own relationship. This is why January has earned the title of Divorce Month. Preparing to file...