Prenuptial Agreements vs. Postnuptial Agreements
The biggest difference between a prenuptial agreement (prenup) and a postnuptial agreement (postnup) is timing. A prenup is created before a couple gets married, while a postnup is created after…
Family Law
Topics about family law to keep you informed and empowered.
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Setting The Right Tone In Divorce
“Setting the right tone” is a commonly overlooked element at the outset of a divorce. Although it’s true that some divorces will ultimately become adversarial in nature because of the…
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Spousal Support for High-Net-Worth Individuals
When it comes to divorce, financial complexities are magnified for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs). One area where this is especially true is spousal support, often referred to as alimony or maintenance.…
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Highlights of The New Tax Law’s Impact on Divorcing Couples
If you have been reading about the new tax laws that are going into effect in 2018, you are not alone. How will these new tax laws affect you and…
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When Does Child Support End in Illinois?
In Illinois, parents often wonder exactly when child support ends and how long their financial responsibilities continue after a divorce or separation. The answer depends on several factors, including whether the child…
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4 Common Family Law Mistakes
Family law cases are often emotional in nature, which can lead to poor and reactive decisions. There are a lot of mistakes one can make in a family law case…
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Parentage FAQ
Paternity can play a large role in various facets of family law, from child custody to child support to parenting time. When a man is recognized as the father of…
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COVID-19 and Divorce: What Are Your Options?
The COVID-19 pandemic has brought with it numerous difficulties and uncertainties that many individuals have never before experienced. As couples and families across the country adjust to life during quarantine…
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Post-Decree FAQ
Life doesn’t stop after a divorce decree is finalized. In Illinois, financial and parenting circumstances can shift unexpectedly—demanding legal updates to child support, custody, or alimony arrangements. That’s where post-decree…
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Parental Custody and School Decisions
Although many people still talk about custody in the wake of divorce, Illinois no longer uses the term. The Court usually decides who gets parental responsibilities when married parents divorce;…
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What is a No-Fault Divorce in Illinois?
Illinois has allowed no-fault divorces as part of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) for some time, but revisions to the IMDMA in 2016 turned Illinois into…
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James T. Keleher named Partner at Conniff & Keleher, LLC
Conniff & Keleher, LLC is proud to announce that James T. Keleher has become the firm’s newest partner. After working for ten years at Conniff & Keleher, LLC, this latest…