The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 will affect divorcing couples with maintenance or alimony concerns in a big way.
Your Divorce and the New Tax Law
Order of Protection
If you are experiencing Domestic Violence, you may need to seek an Order of Protection because unfortunately, Domestic Violence continues to be an issue in Divorce and Custody Cases.
Alimony or Spousal Support in Illinois
Alimony or what we now call spousal support is a major issue in divorces especially in Illinois. Illinois is a very liberal state when it comes to alimony or spousal support. In Illinois, we now have a formula which essentially takes 30% of the higher wage earner's salary and subtracts 20% from the lower wager earner's wages.
Why Choose Divorce Mediation?
Being a Divorce Attorney with years of experience in the Divorce Courts, I can definitely see the benefits of Divorce Mediation. That is why I received formal training in Divorce Mediation and why I work as a team with another trained Attorney Mediator. I also see the incredible benefits of Custody Mediation for unmarried couples who want to attempt to fashion a workable Parenting Plan.
Divorce and the Holidays
You are in the middle of a Divorce and the Holidays are fast approaching. With Christmas and Hanukkah around the corner, here are 5 tips to keeping the magic in the holidays for the kids.
Divorce on a Budget
One of the scariest things about contemplating divorce is the potential cost. Here are six ways to keep those costs down!
Four Ways to Get Divorced
You and your spouse are miserable but you don't even know how you can separate and still maintain a decent standard of living. What does divorce even look like? How would you go about it?
Thinking of a Divorce-How to Prepare
Divorce With Children. Five Tips
Child Custody and Support Laws. How recent changes affect you!
The Illinois Legislature recently passed significant changes in Child Custody and Child Support Laws that affect anyone with children going through a divorce or custody battle despite the long standing state budget standoff that just ended.
