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  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: April 19, 2022

Divorce proceedings are complex and overwhelming. Also, depending on the mood and plan of the other side, they can get tricky and ugly very quickly. While you may be prepared to start dividing up assets like property and cars, you may be surprised to find your retirement accounts on that list as well. In the state of Illinois retirement funds…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: April 12, 2022

If you are considering divorce in the state of Illinois, it is key to understand the rules about the division of property. Generally, the two ways a court can divide property and assets amongst a divorcing couple are called “community property” and “equitable division''. The former means that assets are divided up 50/50 no matter what. Unfortunately for some, this…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: April 5, 2022

A direct question deserves a direct response: perhaps. However, if a couple has only been married 20 years or more, the court may order the paying spouse to pay alimony for life. The court will, however, take other matters into consideration. For example, alimony payments may cease if the spouse receiving maintenance support becomes financially self-sufficient. In 2015, the state…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: March 29, 2022

There is nothing fun about getting a divorce, even when you know it is the right thing to do. While divorce can be hard for you, it is just as difficult if not worse for your children. Chances are, you and your spouse have been hiding your marital issues from your children. Therefore, they believe everything is fine. Telling them…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: March 22, 2022

Change is inevitable. It is the one constant we can be sure of in life. Relationships begin and end, friendships come and go, and children become adults. Life constantly throws curveballs, especially when dealing with issues that may affect a divorce settlement which we once considered solved. Fortunately under Illinois law, the unforeseen issues that can adversely affect a divorce…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: March 15, 2022

The state of Illinois views visitation rights as a critically important element within the divorce process. Courts always take into consideration the legal and moral rights of both parents to see their children. The court will work out a predetermined schedule with the couple, setting forth a specific time-frame for visitation with the non-custodial parent. However, if the custodial parent…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: March 8, 2022

Most people have heard the expression “it takes two to tango.” This expression suggests that two people are paired in an inextricably related activity, usually with negative connotations. Divorce falls in this same category. However, not all divorces end badly. In some instances, couples simply grow apart from one another and amicably agree to terminate the relationship, which makes the…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: March 1, 2022

Becoming a mother can be an emotionally stressful life change, especially if a child is born out of wedlock. In this case, it is extremely important to legally safeguard your rights by establishing a paternity claim as quickly as possible. In most instances, establishing the paternity of a child usually falls to the woman. Moreover, once a paternity case moves…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: February 22, 2022

Filing for divorce is a complex and challenging endeavor. In the best of circumstances, it is time consuming and emotionally stressful. It can become even more challenging when one spouse resides in another state. The good news is that while logistics may pose a temporary problem, this does not mean your divorce cannot move forward, provided you are willing to…Read More

  • By: Gene Kirzhner
  • Published: February 15, 2022

Regardless of whether you pay alimony and child support or receive payments on your child’s behalf, both parents have an obligation to provide and promote a stable and sound emotional and financial environment for the child. In the state of Illinois, the Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ (HFS) Division of Child Support Services (DCSS) conducts modification reviews of child…Read More

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