How to Modify Spousal Maintenance in Illinois
Spousal maintenance—sometimes referred to as alimony—is often a critical part of an Illinois divorce judgment. While maintenance orders are based on the circumstances at the time of divorce, life does…
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Imputation of Income in Divorce, Part 1
Part 1 of 2 Understanding imputed income is essential for anyone involved in a divorce or child support case. Many people wonder what does it mean to impute income or how do I get a judge to impute income when…
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What You Need to Know About Spousal Maintenance
Divorce can be a messy affair, even when both parties work together amicably and with a Chicago divorce lawyer they trust. There are a number of services, accounts and assets…
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Alimony in Illinois: Spousal Maintenance in 2019
In Illinois, 2019 brings changes to the system for payments of alimony, spousal maintenance, or spousal support. Here’s a summary of what to expect if you are contemplating divorce or…
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Making Sure You Get the Child Support You Need
There are numerous reasons why you may not be receiving appropriate child support payments in Illinois. First and foremost, have you asked for child support? Did you work with a…
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New Maintenance Guidelines as of January 1, 2015 – A Game Changer
Much to the frustration of those going through a divorce in Illinois, the issue of maintenance (alimony or spousal support) has been a gray-area. Unlike child support, where the statute…