Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
Child Support Law in Illinois: What You Need to Know
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but children are the first ones to suffer when the flow of money runs out. Children are dependent on their parents when it comes to their education, health care, food, clothing, etc. When parents divorce, the non-custodial parent is ordered to pay child support… Read More »
Are Gifts and Loans Considered Income in Child Support Cases?
Illinois has specific guidelines when it comes to determining child support obligations after divorce proceedings. According to the guidelines, the award is calculated according to the net income of the non-custodial parent. A small percentage of that income is allocated to child support, according to the number of children he/she is responsible for. Unless… Read More »
Understanding Illinois Cohabitation Agreements
There are several reasons why a couple may choose to remain unmarried. Perhaps they are disheartened by the institution of marriage because of a previous divorce or maybe they just want more freedom. Only the individuals in the relationship can decide if marriage is right for them or not. In Illinois, they can even… Read More »
Spousal Support and Tax Implications
In Illinois, spousal maintenance payments or alimony can be deducted by the party that is responsible for paying them for tax purposes. Also, the receiving party can also count it as taxable income. These payments can be made non-taxable or non-deductible in the divorce settlement as well. What Does Not Come Under Spousal Maintenance… Read More »
Holiday Breaks and Child Care
During the first year of a divorce, holidays can be a difficult time – not only for the parents but for children as well. Happy memories from times when families were together can take a toll on your children. The good news is you can make the holiday transition easier for your children by… Read More »
My Ex Will Not Follow Custody Rules
Custody Order Violations in Illinois In Illinois, a custody order violation is also known as an ‘unlawful visitation interference’ and it is both a criminal and civil offense. The first few offenses are fined, but if a spouse continues to violate custody orders, it can turn into a class A misdemeanor, which can also… Read More »
What Benefits Does Mediation Offer?
A divorce can be messy and painful – especially if business assets are involved. Illinois is an equitable distribution state, which means if a couple gets a divorce, their debts and assets have to be distributed evenly among them. Naturally, disputes are common during such proceedings, but these can be eased amicably if you… Read More »
Visitation and Custody if Your Spouse is in the Military
Military service can have a significant impact on child custody cases. Several service members have visitation and custody rights with children – even if the other parent is not their current spouse. However, absences and missed court dates can disrupt or undermine their rights due to their military duties, resulting in stress for both… Read More »
Parenting Plans in Illinois
In Illinois, parenting plans are taken quite seriously by the court. Also known as custody statements in other states, this document outlines how parental time and responsibilities are to be divided by parents post-divorce. Each parent has 120 days from the date they filed for custody to submit their proposed plan. What Should Be… Read More »
What to Include in Your Divorce
A divorce settlement is a binding legal contract between two spouses in which they agree on the terms of their divorce. It is often negotiated with both spouses’ attorneys present to ensure both parties can come to an amicable decision. Before presenting your version of the settlement, make sure it includes the following. The… Read More »