Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
Can My Spouse Get Full Custody Because They Filed Before Me?
If your spouse files for divorce before you, it’s natural to feel worried, especially when children are involved. You might think being named as the respondent puts you at a disadvantage or that the court will favor the parent who filed first. That’s not how Illinois law works. Filing first does not give a… Read More »
Can Filing First Help Me Get Temporary Child Support Or Maintenance?
When a marriage ends, one spouse may rely on the other’s income to cover everyday expenses like the mortgage, rent, groceries, health insurance, and child care. This often leads to a key question: does filing for divorce first make it easier to get temporary child support or maintenance? In Illinois, filing first does not… Read More »
What Happens If My Spouse Files Before I Am Ready?
Getting divorce papers unexpectedly can make it feel like your spouse already has the upper hand. You might still be considering counseling, hoping to fix the marriage, or just trying to understand what happened, while your spouse has started the legal process. But filing first does not let your spouse decide how property is… Read More »
Should I File For Divorce Before My Spouse Does?
If your marriage is ending, you might wonder if there is any benefit to being the first to file for divorce. Many people in Schaumburg, worry that whoever files first will have an edge when it comes to property, parenting time, child custody, or support. In Illinois, that is not the case. Filing first… Read More »
Can My Spouse Claim Part Of My Trust In An Illinois Divorce?
Trusts can be one of the trickiest financial issues in a Schaumburg divorce, especially when there is significant family wealth, inheritances, investments, or business interests involved. Some people think putting property in a trust will always protect it from a spouse, while others worry that marriage gives their spouse rights to everything in the… Read More »
What Happens If My Spouse Is Hiding Money Through A Business?
If your spouse owns or runs a business, figuring out your family’s real financial situation is often a key part of a Schaumburg divorce. Business owners can get paid in ways that don’t show up on a regular paycheck, and sometimes business finances are used to make personal income look smaller than it is…. Read More »
What Happens If My Spouse Empties Our Bank Account Before Divorce?
Discovering that your spouse has emptied a joint bank account shortly before a divorce can be frightening, particularly when that money was being used to pay the mortgage, household expenses, or costs associated with your children. You may immediately wonder whether the money is gone permanently or whether your spouse had the legal right… Read More »
Can My Spouse Hide Assets During An Illinois Divorce?
Discovering that your spouse may be hiding money or property can completely change the course of an Illinois divorce. A spouse may control the family finances, move money shortly before filing, understate business income, or suddenly claim that valuable assets no longer exist. Those circumstances can leave you wondering whether you will ever receive… Read More »
What Should I Do If My Spouse Is Secretly Preparing For Divorce?
Discovering or suspecting that your spouse is quietly preparing for divorce can leave you uncertain about what to do next. You may notice unusual financial activity, new passwords, unexplained meetings, changes in communication, or increased interest in household records and account information. Your spouse may even be consulting a Schaumburg divorce attorney without telling… Read More »
Recognizing When A Marriage Has Shifted From Repair To Exit
It often takes time to move from noticing problems in a marriage to deciding that divorce might be the right choice. Many couples try counseling, change their routines, work on communication, or agree to give things more time. Eventually, though, efforts to fix the relationship may shift toward planning separate lives. This change does… Read More »