Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
Can A Spouse Intentionally Delay An Illinois Divorce?
If one spouse wants a divorce and the other does not, the spouse who resists may think that refusing to cooperate will stop the process. This can include ignoring paperwork, delaying financial disclosures, canceling meetings, refusing settlement offers, arguing over parenting time, or asking for more time again and again. While these actions can… Read More »
What Happens When A Spouse Refuses To Negotiate In Your Divorce Case?
Divorces tend to go more smoothly, quickly, and affordably when both spouses are open to discussing fair settlement terms. Sometimes, though, one spouse refuses to negotiate, ignores offers, or delays things to keep control. Even in these situations, the divorce process does not stop. Illinois courts have ways to keep the case moving forward,… Read More »
What To Do When Your Spouse Uses The Children To Punish You During Divorce
One of the hardest parts of divorce is seeing your spouse use the children to get back at you. This might look like canceled visits, sudden schedule changes, negative comments to the kids, keeping information from you, blocking phone calls, or making your child feel guilty for spending time with you. These actions can… Read More »
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 »