Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
What is a Contested Divorce?
Dealing with a divorce is not an easy task as it takes a heavy toll on the couple and their families. However, you may be faced with this unfortunate situation, so it is best to deal with it in a logical and rational manner. In a no-fault state such as Illinois, the law does… Read More »
Understanding Parenting Time
Divorce takes a heavy toll on everyone who is involved but children are the ones who are the most affected by it. Incapable of choosing between their parents, the children face severe emotional distress. Keeping the best interests of the child, the court generally gives custody of the child to one parent. But in… Read More »
Property Division in a Divorce
After child custody, property division is the second most common issues which is a major bone of contention between couples undergoing divorce. Most states practice a community property system where all the assets and debts of the couple are divided equally regardless of each spouses’ individual share of those assets or debts. Although in… Read More »
Child Custody in Illinois
One of the major issues that arise after a married couple decides to part ways is custody of their children. In most cases, both parents do not want to give custody to the other spouse. Thousands of couples reach out to the courts everywhere to resolve the conflict around child custody. This whole charade… Read More »
Spousal Maintenance in a High Net Worth Divorce
Divorces are not something that couples anticipate, but sometimes it is necessary in order to end a dysfunctional relationship in a cordial and legal manner. There are multiple issues that are discussed and decided during the course of a divorce such as asset division and child custody. According to experienced divorce lawyers, one of… Read More »
Domestic Violence – Divorce is often the only way out
Domestic violence, a term used to refer to violence or aggressive demeanor towards a person by his or her spouse, is one of the major reasons behind the spike in divorce rates. Although the general perception is that women are the only victims of domestic abuse, recent studies have found that a large number… Read More »
Guardianship of a Minor
Guardianship is a legal term which refers to the relationship between a minor and an adult who isn’t his or her legal parent. It may absolve the biological parents of the child from their legal responsibility to cover the financial needs of their child. Guardianship may be established in cases where the parents decide… Read More »
Understanding Asset Division in Divorce
Divorce is not something couples think about when they make the decision to spend their life together. Unfortunately, when things turn sour and the hard choice to get a divorce lurks around, the best thing to do is prepare for a divorce by consulting a divorce lawyer. The Commingling and the Prenuptial Agreement Both… Read More »
In An Illinois Divorce? Your Mini-Guide to Attain Equitable Property Division
As the term sounds, ‘property division’ is the separating or dividing of property among two or more parties. In family laws, this typically occurs when spouses divorce or couples legally separate or an unmarried couple ends the relationship. Irrespective of the occasion, the topic deserves significant attention and thought to ensure you do not… Read More »
What Fathers Should Know About their Rights Regarding Parenting Time
A non-custodial parent’s legally enforceable right to visit and see their children is known as parenting time or visitation. Courts may either determine ‘reasonable visitation’ or make a fixed schedule. Parents hold the right to have a relationship with their kids even when they do not live with them. In most cases, the rights… Read More »