Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
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 »
Divorce, Finances, and Children
A divorce may be a relief to some and a nightmare for others. However, during the process, spouses who don’t have children may not go through as much pain as those who are parents. Besides the emotional pain, deciding how assets will be divided and how much child support should be allocated can take… Read More »
Getting A Divorce After A Long Marriage and How it Affects Spousal Maintenance In Illinois
A bad marriage is like a bad investment. Rather than staying in one and trying to make it work, you should consider cutting your losses as soon as possible. The alternative is prolonged pain and suffering your family does not deserve. If you believe your marriage is headed towards a breakdown – despite spending… Read More »
Financial Infidelity in a Divorce Law
Infidelity in a marriage can mean more than a cheating spouse. Your partner may also be lying about his/her financial accounts or debt. In some cases, the betrayal can be serious enough to lead to a divorce. This is known as financial infidelity and your ex can be held liable if proven in an… Read More »
How to Relocate With a Minor Child
If you are divorced and are thinking of accepting a job offer in another state, you may need to get court approval before relocating there with your children, according to Section 609.2 of the Illinois Marriage And Dissolution Of Marriage Act. However, if you are the custodial parent, you may not require court approval… Read More »
When Determining Child Support, Are Gifts and Loans Considered Income?
Illinois’s child supports laws are strict when it comes to determining net income because courts base it on ‘all income from all sources.’ However, if you are a non-custodial parent and want to give your child a present or take care of student loans for them, how does this affect child support? Are Gifts… Read More »