Pursuant to the Illinois Income Withholding for Support Act, individuals owed child support have the option to have the child support owed to them directly withheld from the obligors paycheck. Child support is not the only way to utilize money being withheld through a Notice to Withhold, you are also able to directly receive maintenance
Read MoreAlthough the Illinois civil union law has for the past 2 years provided that any couple, regardless of their gender could be provided a civil union, same sex couple did not get part take in the benefits of a marriage itself. Under the Defense of Marriage Act (“DOMA”) signed into law in 1996, the federal
Read MoreChild support is ALWAYS modifiable – even if you have an agreement that says otherwise. If you’re considering modifying your child support payments, call our office to work with the attorneys who have the experience, expertise, and resources to protect your rights. Modification of Support (Increase): A custodial parent may seek an increase in child
Read MoreBifurcation by definition means the splitting of a main body into two parts. In a divorce proceeding, it is asking the court to divide the case into separate stages, one on the grounds for the divorce and one on the financial issues. The primary advantage of bifurcation is that it permits the court to divorce
Read MoreThe answer is NO. On May 24, 2012, the Illinois Supreme Court heard a case called In re Marriage of McGrath. In McGrath, Mary and Martin were divorced in 2007. The settlement agreement stipulated that Mary would have custody of the parties’ two children, and Marin would pay child support. The parties agreed to postpone
Read MoreIn a recent case In re Marriage of Wendt, that came down from the First District Appellate Court on August 16, 2013, the answer is no. The Appellate Court held that a nonvested discretionary bonus accrued during the marriage, but received after entry of a judgment for dissolution of marriage, is NOT marital property. The
Read MoreThe word “valuation” has many meanings. (It was held in State of Missouri ex rel. Southwestern Bell Telephone Co. v. Public Service Commission of Missouri, 262 U.S. 276, 310, 43 S. Ct. 544, 554, 67 L. Ed. 981, Pub. Util. Rep. (PUR) 1923C-193, 31 A.L.R. 807 (1923), that “value is a word of many meanings.”)
Read MoreThe Amended Illinois Supreme Court Rule 138 The effects it has on practicing Attorneys and their Clients The amended Illinois Supreme Court Rule 138 makes significant changes to the disclosure of sensitive information through electronic filings for minors as well as adults. Starting July 1, 2013, social security numbers, taxpayer identification numbers, driver’s license numbers,
Read MoreWith the New Year comes the potential for big changes to gun laws in Illinois. The Land of Lincoln is currently the only state in the country that does not have a concealed carry law on the books, but that is expected to change quickly following the 7th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruling declaring
Read MoreDUI’s can come in multiple varies. Whether it is your first or maybe your second or even your third. Whether you are contesting that the stop was illegal, or contesting that you were never given a written or verbal reading of your rights. When there are no issues to contest, you have to think about
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