I've heard about the loss of the alimony deduction starting in 2019. Please explain how this will impact Illinois divorces. The impact will be profound and complex. What is the current law … [Read More...] about Alimony in Illinois and the Loss of the Maintenance Deduction: aka: Illinois Maintenance guidelines 2019
The Gitlin Law Firm
The Gitlin Law Firm -Providing Exceptional Divorce & Family Law Services:
- Alimony (Maintenance)
- Custody (Parenting Responsibilities and Parenting Time)
- Relocation of Children (Removal)
- Post-Secondary Education (College Education and Divorce)
- Property Division
- Post-Divorce Issues
- Support Modification
- Maintenance Modification (Maintenance Modification)
- Maintenance Reviews and Termination
- Parentage (Paternity)
- Premarital Agreements (Prenuptial Agreements)
- Mediation
- Collaborative Divorce
Servicing the Northeast Counties of Illinois
- McHenry
- Lake
- Kane
- DuPage
- Dekalb
- Boone
- Winnebago
Family Law Q&As
Gunnar J. Gitlin compiled an extensive Frequently Asked Questions to provide basic information about Illinois divorce, custody and paternity law.
FAQ Index
Publications
Gitlin on Divorce: A Guide to Illinois Family Law is the leading treatise on Family Law in Illinois. Gunnar J. Gitlin also writes for legal journals.
Attorney Resources
Gitlin Law Firm articles and case law summaries are used by Illinois lawyers to stay up-to-date on ever-changing laws.
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What we’ve been up to
Illinois Family Law Continuing Legal Education: The Gitlin Law Firm 2017 and 2018
AAML IL Columbus Day program: This Columbus Day, Gunnar J. Gitlin co-chaired the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyer's 12th Annual Columbus Day Program for Experienced Family Lawyers. This … [Read More...] about Illinois Family Law Continuing Legal Education: The Gitlin Law Firm 2017 and 2018
Maintenance Guidelines 2018
Amended effective January 1, 2018 (and soon to be amended January 1, 2019) Most Illinois divorce lawyers are unfamiliar with Pub. Act 100-520, which had an effective date of June 1, 2018. But per … [Read More...] about Maintenance Guidelines 2018
Income Withholding in Illinois: New Federal Form Now Available
Current Illinois law refers to "income withholding notice." Yet Federal law uses the acronym IWO (Income Withholding Order) referring both to notices and orders although Illinois does not require a … [Read More...] about Income Withholding in Illinois: New Federal Form Now Available