2019 Biannual Master Teacher's Seminar re Child Support and Maintenance Moderators: Gunnar J. Gitlin, Gitlin Law Firm, Woodstock; and Nancy Chausow Shafer, Chausow Shafer PC, Highland Park To register for the E-Learn or DVD for this seminar with 6.25 CLE credits, goto the IICLE … [Read more...] about IICLE’s Bi-Annual Master Teachers’ Child Support and Maintenance Seminar: Sept. 5, 2019, Chicago
Alimony / Maintenance
Maintenance Reviews: Marriage of Kuper: Critical New Case from Third District
The April 2019 Marriage of Kuper case, 2019 IL App (3d) 180094), stands addressed any number of critical issues both in drafting initial maintenance awards in reviewing maintenance. Kuper addressed: —Liquidation of Assets: Whether the former wife’s asset base should be considered as to her … [Read more...] about Maintenance Reviews: Marriage of Kuper: Critical New Case from Third District
New Alimony / Maintenance Guidelines Law Eff. 1/1/19: The Loss of the Maintenance Deduction
Since January 1, 2019, Illinois has critical changes to our maintenance statute: Public Act 100-923: Learn about the impact of these changes. I've heard about the loss of the alimony deduction starting in 2019. Please explain how this will impact Illinois divorces. The impact is profound … [Read more...] about New Alimony / Maintenance Guidelines Law Eff. 1/1/19: The Loss of the Maintenance Deduction
Maintenance Guidelines 2018 and 2019
Amended effective January 1, 2018 (and new set effective 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 Pub. Act. 100-565 (SB 61), this had an effective date of January 1, 2018. And we have an entirely new … [Read more...] about Maintenance Guidelines 2018 and 2019
Heroy: Illinois Supreme Court / Termination of Maintenance or Greater Reduction Properly Denied: Duty to Seek Employment Must be Balanced with Lifestyle
IRMO Heroy, 2017 IL 120205 (March 23, 2017), will prove to be a critical case regarding what is commonly considered as the duty to of a maintenance recipient to "rehabilitate" -- to seek appropriate employment. It provides lasting guidance that in cases involving significant cash flow for the payor … [Read more...] about Heroy: Illinois Supreme Court / Termination of Maintenance or Greater Reduction Properly Denied: Duty to Seek Employment Must be Balanced with Lifestyle
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