On August 17, 2018, a new law was enacted, Public Act 100-923. It will be effective January 1, 2019 and is discussed below. '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 … [Read more...] about New Alimony / Maintenance Guidelines Law Eff. 1/1/19: The Loss of the Maintenance Deduction
Alimony / Maintenance
Maintenance Guidelines 2018
Amended effective January 1, 2018 (with 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 has an effective date of January 1, 2018. Accordingly, I … [Read more...] about Maintenance Guidelines 2018
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