Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
What Happens At A Divorce Trial in Illinois?
Going through a divorce in court can be stressful and uncertain, especially when your children, finances, property, or future are involved. Many people hope to settle their divorce outside of court, but sometimes an agreement cannot be reached. If spouses cannot resolve issues like parenting time, parental responsibilities, property division, or maintenance, the case… Read More »
Mediation In Illinois Divorce: What To Expect
Divorce mediation is often seen as a more private and cooperative way to handle family law disputes in Schaumburg. Many clients ask me what mediation really involves, if they have to participate, and how it might affect things like property division, parenting time, child custody, and financial support. Divorce can be an emotional time,… Read More »
Modifying Child Support Orders In Illinois
Child support orders are not permanent. Financial situations and a child’s needs can change over time, and Illinois law allows support arrangements to be updated to reflect current circumstances. Whether you pay or receive child support, it is important to understand when and how modifications may occur. A support order remains legally enforceable until… Read More »
Discovery Process In Illinois Divorce Cases
Divorce cases in Illinois often bring up complex financial and personal issues that require both sides to share information. Discovery is the legal process used to collect evidence, find out about assets and debts, look into parenting concerns, and get ready for settlement talks or trial. If one spouse thinks the other is hiding… Read More »
What Happens If Child Support Is Not Paid In Illinois?
In Illinois, child support orders are official court decisions, not just informal agreements between parents. If payments stop, both the parent owed support and the parent who misses payments can face serious consequences quickly. Issues like financial stress, job loss, or disagreements about parenting time often lead to child support problems. However, courts expect… Read More »
Property Division When One Spouse Earns Significantly More
When one spouse earns much more than the other, divorce can raise real worries about money, fairness, and future security. Property division often gets complicated if one spouse built a career while the other focused on raising children, managing the home, or supporting their partner’s work. Some people think the higher earner automatically keeps… Read More »
How To File For Divorce In Cook County
Divorce can impact your finances, parenting schedule, living arrangements, and future plans. Many people in Cook County are unsure how to start or what the court requires. Illinois divorce law sets specific filing requirements, deadlines, financial disclosures, and parenting rules that can influence your case. Early mistakes may be difficult to correct. Whether your… Read More »
Custody For Unmarried Parents In Illinois
When unmarried parents separate, questions about custody, parenting time, and parental rights can be some of the most emotional and important legal issues a family faces. Many parents in Chicago are surprised to find that unmarried fathers do not have the same legal rights as married fathers until paternity is legally established. Both mothers… Read More »
Revisiting Divorce Agreements in Illinois Years Later
Life often changes after a divorce. A parenting schedule that once worked well may become difficult due to a new job, moving, remarriage, financial problems, or changes in a child’s needs. Many people think that once a divorce judgment is final, the terms can never change. In Illinois, that is not always the case…. Read More »
How Child Support Is Calculated in Illinois (Income Shares Model)
If you are going through a divorce or parentage case in Illinois, you may have concerns about child support. Many parents worry about affording monthly payments, whether the calculation is fair, and how parenting time affects what they owe. Illinois uses the Income Shares Model to figure out child support. This method estimates what… Read More »