Multi-State Divorce & Family Law Blog by Stange Law Firm, PC

What shared parenting means to Illinois parents and children On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, May 4, 2017. The divorce process alone is considered difficult and challenging for couples in Illinois and elsewhere. However, when children are added to the process, this can make an already difficult time more challenging. Parents must make life-changing decisions, and they are often unsure if these choices are truly in the best interests of their children. Although shared parenting is promoted as an ideal child custody arrangement, this is not always the end result for divorcing families.

Helping you navigate child custody issues during divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, April 27, 2017. Divorce is never easy even when spouses enter the process mutually and with a positive attitude. Dissolution requires serious decision-making and most divorcing couples in Illinois and elsewhere encounter complex divorce issues. Divorcing with children and further complicate the matter. Parents not only have to make major choices regarding their personal post-divorce life but they also have to consider the lives of their children. In fact, almost every decision made during dissolution can impact a child.

Can a parent in Illinois seek a temporary child support order? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, April 14, 2017. While most of the time a mother in Illinois knows who the father of her child is, even if they are no longer in a relationship with one another, other times the matter can be a bit muddled. The alleged father may dispute that the child is his, necessitating a court hearing. However, during that time the child must be cared for by either the mother or the purported father. When this happens,

Be mindful of capital gains tax in a high asset divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Thursday, March 23, 2017. In a recent post, we discussed the income tax treatment of alimony payments. For local residents, who are going through a divorce or who were divorced last year, there are other significant tax implications. One of these is the capital gains tax and its impact on the divorce property division. When assets are transferred between the parties to a divorce, the IRS does not treat the transfer as a taxable event. But, when a

Family law situations are stressful; don’t go it alone On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, March 17, 2017. Any type of family squabble can be a stressful experience. These situations, however, can take on a heightened amount of stress when they grow into a legal dispute. Whether the situation is divorce, child custody, property division or a number of other family law issues, it’s crucial to have a level-headed ally on your side. These types of situations can breed a considerable amount of stress and emotional frailty, through no fault of your own.

Are alimony payments tax deductible? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Friday, March 10, 2017. Now that tax season is upon us, local residents who have recently been divorced may be wondering about the tax consequences of their marital dissolution. In this week’s post, we’ll look at the tax treatment of alimony payments. Alimony, also referred to as spousal support, refers to payments made by one former spouse to help the other recover financially after a divorce. For the paying spouse, alimony payments are deductible, as long as the payor and the former spouse do

Let us advise you regarding your Illinois military divorce On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Thursday, March 2, 2017. Many people find the topic of divorce in general to be confusing. Whether it’s the large amount of arcane legal knowledge involved or the prospect of negotiating with one’s spouse over property division matters, most people leave much of the details to divorce lawyers. Imagine, then, facing a military divorce. This adds military law to the mix, making it that much more complicated for most folks. How can military divorce be more complicated than

Child custody: physical custody versus legal custody On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Child Custody on Thursday, February 23, 2017. There’s no use denying that a divorce or separation can very often be an intense ordeal. There are many contentious issues that can crop up, and the issue of child custody is commonly the most contentious. People have strong feelings about the place and manner of the upbringing of their children. Both divorcing and separating couples may find themselves in a child custody dispute. Parents should be aware that the term “child custody” can refer to two

Prominent former congressman ordered to pay child support On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in Divorce on Wednesday, February 15, 2017. Illinois cases in which a couple is at the end of a marriage can be complicated. This is particularly true when there are children involved. Adding to the litany of issues that will arise is when the couple in question is prominent and has significant assets. Those who are involved in a divorce that has the extra issues that accompany a great amount of attention must make certain that they protect themselves from the beginning of the

How do state courts decide if alimony is necessary? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in family law on Friday, February 10, 2017. When a marriage ends in Illinois, one of the prominent questions that will arise is whether there should be spousal support, also known as alimony. The court will decide if an award is justified, how much it will be and how long it will last. The court examines each party’s income and property, including marital and non-marital property. It also examines the financial obligations that each party must face after the marriage has ended. In

Can I receive TRICARE military benefits after a military divorce? On behalf of Stange Law Firm, PC posted in military family law on Friday, February 3, 2017.   There are many military members and former military members in the area who have decided to divorce. Divorce issues that worry many the non-military spouses of these military members center around health care military benefits through TRICARE. There are eligibility requirements that must be met. The level of benefits and their duration will depend on the length of the marriage and its status in overlapping with the service member’s time in the