Category Archives for Divorce
College? How will you pay?
Your high school student has likely received his or her college acceptance letters for regular admission. In divorce, post- divorce, or parentage cases in Illinois, the Court can order parents to assist their children with their college expenses. In previous posts, we have … Continue reading
How to NOT Waste Time & $$$ in Your Divorce
Here’s the trick: Eliminate the two-thirds (2/3s) of your case that are often TOTALLY UNNECESSARY. This sounds pretty simple doesn’t it? But like weight loss which is also pretty simple, it’s NOT EASY. But it is possible and I’m going … Continue reading
Dependency Exemption for Taxes: Are you maximizing your tax refund?
It’s that time of year, again: time to file your taxes. Are you looking to get as much of a refund back as possible? One of the most desirable exemptions is the dependency exemption. Parents are entitled to a dependency exemption for … Continue reading
9 Most Important Changes to Illinois Divorce/Child Custody Law in 2016
Every year there are varying changes and usually ‘smallish’ changes to the laws that govern our fields of work, namely divorce and parenting rights/responsibilities cases. That’s what the legislators in Springfield do. However, effective January 1, 2016 the changes aren’t smallish in … Continue reading
Celebrating the holidays after a divorce or separation
The holidays can be joyful times for many, but for the recently divorced or separated, they can also be painful times, especially if you are spending it alone for the first time or the kids have to split their holidays … Continue reading
