Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
Divorce and a Spouse’s Cash Income
What to do When Your Spouse Hides Income? Divorce is a challenging and difficult procedure for any couple looking to go separate ways when their marriage falls apart. During a divorce proceeding, it’s not uncommon for a spouse to hide their cash income. If a spouse has a business deal or a job that… Read More »
Considerations for Spousal Maintenance in a High Net Worth Divorce
High net worth divorces are slightly different from other divorces. Usually, these divorces involve celebrities or other well-known individuals that put a high net worth couple in the limelight. There are some extra considerations to take when it comes to high net worth divorces. Spouses with higher income and net worth are generally tied… Read More »
The Effect of Domestic Violence on Divorce and Custody
Domestic violence is a common family issue around the United States and can have significant effects on divorce and custody proceedings. In Illinois, keeping children safe from domestic violence, particularly during ongoing divorce proceedings, is a priority. The Domestic Violence Act The Illinois Domestic Violence Act was introduced in 1986, defining domestic violence as… Read More »
Pensions and Divorce
The process of divorce can be extremely overwhelming and stressful for many individuals. Aside from the emotional toll, there are several legal complications and financial issues such as child support, child custody, spousal maintenance and asset division, which require consideration. When it comes to asset division, a pension is complex. A pension is a… Read More »
How Long Will My Divorce Take?
If you are considering filing for divorce, you might be wondering how long it takes to complete the divorce process. It is a difficult question to answer. The time frame of a divorce process varies greatly from one case to another, depending on various factors involved. How Long Does It Take to Get Divorced?… Read More »
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 »