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.... Read More
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... Read More
The most obvious difference between prenuptial vs. postnuptial agreements is when they take place. A prenuptial agreement (also called a prenup) must be made before a couple gets married, while... Read More
If you're in the middle of a divorce or separation, and children are involved, the question, "When does child support end?" may have come up. An Order for Support specifies... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
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;... Read More
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... Read More
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... Read More
"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... Read More
