Bankruptcy + Divorce
By Stephanie L. Tang
Family Law,
May 2023
It is important for practitioners to understand what types of matters are exempt from the automatic stay under the Bankruptcy Code.
Enforcing an I-864 Affidavit in an Illinois Divorce
By Russell D. Knight & Stephanie L. Tang
Family Law,
July 2021
In In re Marriage of Bychina, the Illinois appellate court issued its first publishing opinion regarding enforcement of an affidavit of support.
Case Study: In re Marriage of Solecki—Examining its Ruling and Potential Consequences
By Stephanie L. Tang
Young Lawyers Division,
September 2020
In re Marriage of Solecki joins a handful of cases in opening the doors for future modification claims and potential invalidation of child support provisions contained in marital settlement agreements and judgments for dissolution of marriage that a court finds does not comport with section 505 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Five Tax Concepts Family Law Attorneys Should Know
By Kimberly S. Krieg & Stephanie L. Tang
Young Lawyers Division,
June 2020
An analysis of the five tax concepts that all attorneys, in particular family law attorneys, should familiarize themselves with when negotiating cases.
Changes to the maintenance statute and case law in Illinois
By Stephanie L. Tang
Family Law,
October 2017
A summary of the forthcoming changes to 750 ILCS 5/504 and a look at recent case law to provide an overview of considerations that practitioners, judges, and litigants should take into account in arguing maintenance cases moving forward.
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