Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
5 Common Illinois Family Law Questions Answered By Family Law Attorney
What type of family law issue is considered an emergency by the court? Something that you can bring an emergency petition to the court for, needs to have immediate and irreparable harm. The issue needs to be such a detriment to the party that without court intervention there’s no chance to recover from that… Read More »
Why Divorce Is Sometimes Better For Children?
Any parent who is in the middle of a divorce or is considering it must be concerned about whether is the divorce better for children or not. The fear can be crippling, but the state your children will be in if you remain in a loveless marriage will be worse. Top Ways Divorce Can… Read More »
Can My Ex Modify Alimony If I Win The Lottery?
An individual’s odds for winning the lottery are one in a million. However, if you are fortunate enough to win one, and pay alimony, whether your ex can ask to modify alimony depends on a few factors. Timing Matters When it Comes to Alimony Modification Post Lottery Win Whether your ex can collect support… Read More »
Questions Answered On Getting Divorce During COVID in Illinois
If couples are considering divorce during COVID, what are some important things they need to know ahead of time? There have been a lot of changes in the process of getting a divorce in Illinois now that COVID has taken effect. For example, couples now need to think about the division of stimulus checks…. Read More »
How Is Spousal Support Calculated?
One of the largest concerns that a divorcing couple has is the state of their finances post-divorce. Once the court has made a decision regarding spousal support or maintenance, it has to determine the amount as per statutory guidelines. How Spousal Support Is Calculated in Illinois The length of the marriage plays a large… Read More »
How Is Asset Division Decided In Illinois?
U.S. states follow either of two approaches when it comes to in a divorce settlement; namely the equitable distribution method and the community approach. However, most states such as Illinois prefer fair equitable division. While it is fair, it doesn’t necessarily mean it’s equal. Asset Division in Illinois Rather than dividing marital property straight… Read More »
Divorce Questions Answered By Schaumburg Divorce Lawyer
What is an uncontested divorce, and how does it differ from a contested divorce? Do most people realize there are two ways to approach divorce? Sometimes I have clients who know that there’s a difference between uncontested and contested. I would estimate that 50% of the clients know prior to our consultations. If they… Read More »
How Do I Make Sure My Ex Pays Their Share Of Our Debts?
Debt division In Illinois is different post-divorce compared to other states. Unlike the latter, the former requires that marital debt be divided equitably, not equally. In other words, a 50/50 division is not allowed. That’s because a number of factors are taken into consideration when it comes to determining who is responsible for what… Read More »
How Do I Protect My Business Assets During Divorce?
Building a business until it is substantially profitable can take years, so how do you protect business assets after all of that effort? The last thing you want is to split business assets with your ex-spouse during a divorce. This can be a problem in Illinois since in the state marital property and assets… Read More »
What to Do If Your Ex Refuses to Pay Child Support
According to Illinois child support law, a child support order is a court order. If the obligor fails to make payments or delays them, he/she can be held in contempt. This in turn can lead to a six (6) month jail sentence or probation. During imprisonment, they may be allowed to work, but a… Read More »