Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
Spousal Support Under Recent Law in Illinois
In 2015, Illinois lawmakers approved an amended version of spousal maintenance law. Many cases that were decided under the previous law are being evaluated for modifications or maintenance reviews considering the new regulations, when appropriate. Here are some of the important aspects of the new law that you must understand. Existing Spousal Maintenance should… Read More »
Mediation and Child Custody Disputes
Divorce cases come with several complexities and intricacies as there are so many aspects involved, ranging from spousal maintenance to property division. It does not come off as a surprise that the most heated matter which gives rise to dispute is child custody. Of course, the stakes are extremely high and things can escalate… Read More »
Legal Guardianship: A Comprehensive Overview
Family law is inherently complex and difficult to understand due to various intricacies and variables involved that come into play. Especially, when it relates to the safekeeping of a child, the legal classifications can be quite confusing. Many people fail to differentiate between guardianship and custody; however, both of these terms refer to different… Read More »
Division of Social Security Benefits in a Divorce
When a couple seeks a divorce, there are different legal and financial implications that must be considered such as alimony, child custody, and division of assets, which can lead to various disputes and disagreements. Therefore, it is important to understand how a divorce can affect the aforementioned factors. When it comes to asset division,… Read More »
Debt Division in Illinois
When drafting prenuptial agreements, couples are mainly concerned about the term of spousal maintenance and division of property, assets, and income that each spouse owned before the commencement of their marriage. However, they may completely ignore the issues pertaining to their debt and financial obligations in case they seek a divorce after the marriage…. Read More »
Understanding Legal Separation vs. Divorce
People often synonymously use the term “legal separation” and “divorce”; however, in reality, both differ quite a lot. Opting for both options creates a space between spouses, but unlike a divorce, a legal separation does not result in the dissolution of the marriage. As per the census data released in 2010, 2% of the… Read More »
Tax Implications with Spousal Support
Spousal support, previously known as alimony, is a stream of payment that an individual is obligated to pay to their spouse after a separation or divorce. It is also termed as financial support, maintenance, or subsistence. No matter what terminology is used, spousal support has certain tax implications that need to be considered during… Read More »
Commingled Property in a Divorce
Division of property and assets can be an extremely complex and difficult task during a divorce. It becomes even more complex when a commingled property is involved during the settlement negotiations as deciding who owns the property can be a huge issue, especially if spouses do not keep a detailed accounting record of their… Read More »
Will My In-Laws History of Child Abuse Be Factored into our Custody Agreement?
During divorce proceedings, child custody is an extremely important aspect that must require great consideration by the court. There are different federal and state laws that govern legal authority of parents to take a decision that may affect legal and physical custody of a child. These laws are in place to devise an effective… Read More »
Property Division – What Exactly Can be Divided?
One of the primary aspects of a divorce is property division between spouses. If spouses cannot mutually agree on division of their property and debts during a divorce, the court may assume responsibility of dividing their assets under Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. Many couples are unclear about laws pertaining to property… Read More »