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
What does decree mean? It is an official order issued by a legal authority. Post-decree proceedings can occur after a divorce, dissolution of marriage, judgment of paternity, or legal separation... 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
Clients often ask if their new husband's or wife's income will be considered when determining that parent's contribution to his or her child's college expenses? After all, the new spouse... Read More
Gifts, Divorce, and The Division of Property in Illinois Our clients frequently ask us how their property will be divided in their divorce. People grow attached to certain possessions and... Read More
