If you are considering divorce, you may be concerned about how you will manage financially during the divorce process and whether you will be able to
2019 Illinois Spousal Maintenance Calculation
Many who are facing a divorce wonder if spousal maintenance is payable. What factors do the courts consider when calculating spousal maintenance
Protecting Assets While Cohabiting in Illinois
Many Illinois couples live together without ever tying the knot, but it is important to understand that there are legal protections that only come
When Can Rehabilitative Spousal Maintenance Be Modified?
Unless stated otherwise, Illinois spousal maintenance may be modified when either party has a significant change in circumstances such as a
How to Avoid Paying Spousal Maintenance in a Divorce
If you and your spouse are divorcing and you are the spouse who either brings in all or most of the income, you may be dreading the fact that you may
Cohabitation Ends Alimony
Under Illinois law spousal maintenance ends upon the death of either party, the remarriage of the recipient, or if the party receiving maintenance
Tax Deductions for Alimony Payments Disappear Under New Law
New tax laws are about to change the way alimony/spousal support are taxed, ratcheting up the cost to payers. Current law surrounding spousal support
Tax Consequences of Illinois Spousal Maintenance
If you divorced in 2017 and spousal maintenance was ordered, both you and your ex's taxes will be affected. If you have been awarded Illinois spousal
Illinois Alimony
Illinois Alimony (spousal maintenance) is not always just a matter of a check in the mail. In fact, there are many different types of alimony which