Every year, a number of couples file for divorce in Illinois. Couples with minor children often both want to claim the children as dependents due to the fact that claiming dependents will allow the taxpayer to claim the head of household deduction and tax credits such...
If you are about to go through a divorce, you undoubtedly want the process to be over as quickly as possible. However, there are many factors to consider and some you would be wise not to rush. A whole new chapter is about to open in your life, and you do not want...
Social media has gotten a bad reputation over the years, especially when it comes to the younger generation. This should come as no surprise to Illinois residents who see social media as a fertile ground for cyberbullying and encouraging social isolation....
During a probate hearing in Illinois, a will may be challenged. The person or entity challenging the will needs to know who the interested parties to that document may be. Generally speaking, anyone actually listed in the will is going to be an interested party....
When you are facing divorce, the subject of marital versus separate property will come up during the property division phase.Distinguishing between the two types sounds simple, but if your separate property has appreciated during the marriage, a portion of that...
in Naperville, Illinois, announces that attorney Monika M. Blacha has been selected for inclusion in the 2019 Super Lawyers list in Illinois. This is her sixth Super Lawyers selection, Ms. Blacha was selected to Rising Stars: 2010, 2013...
In a divorce, you not only lose your spouse but also much of your property. Everything from big assets to everyday belongings undergoes division between the two of you. This process can often be contentious and complex. Your spouse may even try to hide assets from...
As 2018 draws to a close, news about the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 saturate media. New laws affecting divorce planning are around the corner. If you are already divorced, you may worry about how TCJA will affect your current child support and alimony. If you are...
If you are divorced and your children live with you, you must abide by the terms of your court-ordered custody agreement. If you decide that you want to relocate with your children, you cannot do so without the approval of the court.If your ex-spouse does not contest...
Circumstances change in life, and an unexpected event may require you to seek a modification to your existing child support agreement.A few years might have passed since you were last in court, and you may feel a bit apprehensive about this next appearance. If...