Starting a Divorce in Illinois begins with filing a "Petition for Dissolution of Marriage".One of you must file. You can't file jointly. One of you has to be the "Petitioner" and the other has to be the "Respondent".Where do you file?In the County in Illinois where...
Month: December 2019
Dating and Divorce
Dos and Dont's in Dating and Divorce.As a Divorce Lawyer, I have seen a number of situations where complications arise when Dating during a Divorce.It is understandable that with your marriage failing, you want to get out there. Meet people. Feel attractive again....
Divorce and Taxes-What you Need to Know Now!
Going through a Divorce. Tax time is just around the corner. The recent changes in tax laws affect you in a big way. Here's what you need to know now!1. The TCJA of 2017 repealed the Alimony Deduction effective January 1, 2019. You won't be able to deduct your Alimony...
Can I get More than Child Support in my Illinois Divorce?
The answer is yes. You are entitled to much more than child support!1. Child Care Expenses. If you have young children and they are in day care, the court can order your soon to be ex to contribute to at least half of your kids' day care expenses. This is true even if...
How to Get Temporary Child Support or Maintenance
Are you going through a Divorce or Custody Case in Illinois and you need Child Support or Maintenance now?Maybe you can't wait until the Divorce or Custody Case is final.Chances are you are strapped for funds. You do not have to wait until the Divorce or Custody Case...
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