“Why do I have to pay 32% of my income for child support? She doesn’t have to pay anything for support of the children!” As a family law practitioner, I have often heard this statement or some variation, from people obligated to pay child support. One respected...
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Do the Children Choose the Parent In a Custody Case?
Many clients come in to the office with the idea that they picked up somewhere, maybe on the Internet, that children choose their custodial parent in a custody case. Or, at least clients will operate as if that were the case. Sometimes one of the parents may use that...
New Child Support Law
More changes afoot in regard to child support in Illinois. Starting July 1, 2017, the method in which child support is calculated will change drastically. In a prior blog post, we addressed a broad overview of the coming changes. In this blog post, we will explore...
How Does the New Child Support Law Affect Business Owners?
(c) Can Stock Photo Expanding on New Child Support Law. Calculating child support, more often than not, for typical W2 employees is relatively easy under the new child support law. Child support is based on income. A W2 employee starts with a paystub or year end W2...
Can You Deviate from the New Illinois Child Support Law?
Starting July 1, 2017, Illinois will join the majority of states by adopting a new child support law. The new Illinois child support law uses an income sharing method of calculating child support. The income sharing method of calculating child support factors in the...
If You Have Ever Thought, “I Just Need a Simple Will”, You May Want to Read This Now
(c) Can Stock Photo One of the common statements I hear from clients is this: “I just need a simple will”. I hear it all the time. According to legal blogger, Katya Sverdlow, ninety percent (90%) of the people who say, “I just need a simple will,” are wrong. I am not...
How Seniors Can Manage Financial Anxiety
Photo Credit: Burst Financial anxiety is a common issue for seniors. Many older adults live on fixed incomes and have more expenses than they can easily cover. Moreover, it’s relatively common for people after retirement be uncertain about their financial...
What is the Difference Between a Trust and a Will?
One of the most common questions, and an area of much misunderstanding, involves the difference between a Trust and a Will. I have not addressed the subject in some time, so doing so again seems appropriate. I will begin with an explanation of Wills since people seem...
Family and Future Planning Advice Amidst Uncertain Times
When it comes to protecting your family and loved ones, most parents will do whatever it takes to support their future. Especially during these uncertain times, families and couples are facing tremendous challenges when it comes to their health, mental well-being,...
A Guide to Moving for a Home-Based Business
Photo via Unsplash Are you thinking about starting a business? If you’re going to run your business from your own home, you might feel cramped by the lack of space. For some entrepreneurs, relocating can be a boon for business. Once you settle in, you’ll see why...