It is hard to think of planning for both bankruptcy and divorce, but by doing so you may put yourself in a better financial situation in the end. If you are contemplating a divorce from your spouse and also laboring under financial debt and obligations that you cannot sustain, you might consider whether you should…
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In past articles, we have described the substantive and procedural changes to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) dealing with parenting. Custody and visitation are terms that have been replaced with parenting time, care taking functions are now defined, and significant decision making authority can now be allocated to either or both…
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While changes to the substance of the provisions in Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) dealing with custody and visitation may be the most significant of the changes the new law introduces, effective January 1, 2016, there are procedural changes to parenting in divorce as well. The procedural changes to parenting in divorce…
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We continue with our summaries of the changes to Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) by focusing on the revisions to custody and visitation. Changes to parenting in divorce are, perhaps, the most significant of the changes that will take effect with the new law. In fact, the terms Custody and Visitation will no…
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Roman Seckel does not seek attention or draw attention to himself. He quietly, confidently and competently goes about the business of being an advocate for others, which is what attorneys do. The ability to listen well to clients, understand their issues and effectively represent and protect those interests are the hallmarks of a good attorney.…
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Sweeping changes were made to Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (“IMDMA”), including changes to Section 513, which is the new divorce law on college expenses in Illinois that regulates the allocation of post-secondary education expenses for non-minor children. These changes go into effect January 1, 2016, and eliminate some confusion and room for disagreement that led…
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The Drendel & Jansons Law Group has had a great year and has gotten much recognition from peers, clients and the community, including more recognition for Mark D. Brent. We have just been informed that the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys has recognized Mark Brent as a top 10 family law attorneys in the area. According…
DetailsOne of the first things that happen in divorces in which there is a disparity in income between the spouses is that the spouse with less income (or no income) files a petition for temporary support. The new revisions to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (“IMDMA”) effective January 1, 2016, will drastically…
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One of the most significant changes to the practice of Illinois family law in recent years involved the revisions to Section 504 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (“IMDMA”) regarding maintenance, effective January 1, 2015. Since that date, the award of maintenance has been governed by a formula for the first time in…
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Following successive major changes to Illinois marriage law in 2011 (civil unions), 2013 (same-sex marriage) and 2014 (spousal maintenance (alimony) provisions) the Illinois legislature has now passed, and the Governor has signed, a complete rewrite of the Illinois marriage and divorce law (Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA)). The last time the Marriage Act…
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