Author Archives: Law Office of Fedor Kozlov, P.C.
The Challenges of Getting a Divorce with Children
Getting a divorce is a complex process, especially with children from the marriage. The complexities that are involved in the process can only be simplified if you obtain legal help from an experienced divorce lawyer in Illinois. Here, we discuss the challenges of getting a divorce when you have children from the marriage. Feelings… Read More »
Reducing Your Child Support Payment is Possible for a Non-Custodial Parent
You are a non-custodial parent if you keep the child with you for less than 146 nights. This is the minimum number of nights that you must be in custody of your child to qualify you as a parent who is providing the requisite time to their children. If you are a non-custodial partner,… Read More »
Marriage Annulment – Understand When it is Required
An annulment is, technically, another way to end a marriage—as opposed to a divorce. However, there is a marked difference between the two. First, understand that marriage is a contract, which can be dissolved with the instrument of divorce. Now, we describe annulment through this definition: Annulment An annulment is a process where the… Read More »
Understanding Domestic Violence Helps in Divorcing an Abusive Spouse
Domestic violence is an issue, which often occurs behind closed doors and remains hidden for long periods. In fact, records show that nearly four million people, most of them women are affected by domestic violence. Furthermore, two-thirds of marriages in the United States often face this problem. This makes it essential that we understand… Read More »
An Overview of the Latest Changes to 2018 Illinois Spousal Maintenance Law
House Bill 2537 was passed on July 28, 2017 by the Illinois General Assembly proposing drastic changes to the way spousal maintenance is awarded in divorce cases. The bill suggests a few modifications to the IMDMA’s Section 504 that provides statutory guidelines for spousal maintenance payments. The new law is likely to go into… Read More »
The Impact of Domestic Violence on Divorce in Illinois
Many marriages end up in a divorce due to domestic violence, as the household environment becomes extremely dangerous for the victimized spouse and children. However, according to the recent changes in the IMDMA, Illinois is now a no-fault divorce state. This means that domestic violence cannot be used as a ground for divorce, and… Read More »
Understanding Fair and Equitable Asset Division in Illinois Divorce
Illinois is an equitable distribution state when it comes to dissolution of marriage. During a divorce, it can be a daunting task to evaluate and divide marital property, especially when significant assets are involved. Deciding who should get what often leads to contentious court proceedings, where one spouse tries to provide the maximum amount… Read More »
What to do When you are Served with Divorce Papers in Illinois
A divorce process begins with one spouse filing a petition with the court. In Illinois, you are required to complete a number of documents, such as the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage, Summons, and a few others, that are served to the defendant. In some cases, an Injunction order or an Application for Temporary… Read More »
The Best Way to Settle a Divorce with Minimal Hassle and Stress
If you are contemplating filing for a divorce, you must be wondering how you will manage the legal costs and how much time it may take to finalize, among other things. However, the amount of money and time you may have to spend on your divorce generally boils down to two things: the type… Read More »
What You Should Know About Post-Divorce Judgment Issues
After a divorce has been settled, problems between the ex-spouses sometimes persist that can be handled by following proper legal procedures. Fortunately, some aspects of the dissolution of marriage agreement are modifiable, if the situation for either party has changed to the extent that it mandates the modification of the divorce decree. In most… Read More »