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
Wage Garnishment as a Tool to Enforce Illinois Child Support and Alimony Payments
If your ex-spouse fails to make court ordered child support or alimony (spousal maintenance) payments, the court may garnish their wages (750 ILCS 28/
How is Alimony Calculated in Illinois?
In order to determine what, if any, alimony aka spousal maintenance will be awarded in an Illinois divorce, the court will consider various
Illinois Alimony Dispute Lands in Court
In contrast to child support, alimony isn’t calculated using a formula provided by the state. If the spouses cannot agree on an amount and duration of
Delinquent Child Support Payments Add Up Quickly
Delinquent child support payments spell trouble for parents owing the support and the many children who depend on them. Nationwide, parents that do
Cohabitation Ends Illinois Spousal Maintenance
Minnesota recipients of spousal maintenance who are cohabitating with a significant other may come under scrutiny following the enactment of a new
Alimony Reform Misses the Mark
Recently, Florida legislatures approved a bill to go to the governor that has some law makers back-pedaling. The alimony-reform bill has been bitterly