A tax court judge recently ruled that paying a former spouse's student loan could be claimed as an alimony tax deduction. The decision is considered to be quite profound since the noose has been tightened on alimony deductions as per the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs...
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What role should alimony play in a late-life divorce?
According to researchers, more and more older Americans are deciding to move beyond an unsatisfying marriage by filing for divorce. For those Illinois spouses who are considering such a move, it's important to make wise decisions that are in line with one's long-term...
Don’t let emotion overrule reason in alimony decisions
For some Illinois spouses, a divorce marks the end of a very tumultuous and stressful time. It's easy to focus only on the finish line and make decisions that don't benefit from a long-term point of view. But when considering matters of alimony, rash decisions can...
Alimony, tax deductions and high asset divorce in Illinois
For those Illinois spouses who are considering divorce, timing is an important consideration. That's especially true this year, as the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will change the way that spousal support is taxed beginning in 2019. For individuals preparing for a high asset...
Unpaid alimony led to proof of criminal acts against NFL player
Many Illinois residents are familiar with the career of Robert Meachem, a former NFL player. Meachem made headlines off the field when he was arrested and jailed for unpaid alimony and child support. That experience led to the discovery that Meachem was cheated out of...
Alimony and the proposed new tax plan
Throughout the divorce process, financial issues are often a driving force. After years of building a life and family together, the Illinois couple decides that the marriage is over. In many instances, however, one of the individuals earns more than the other. In this...
Proposed tax change may affect alimony
Financial concerns are an important consideration when an Illinois couple decides to divorce. Now, rather than supporting one household, the same income is supporting two households. Financial considerations such as child support and alimony are often an important...
Alimony is a possibility in some Illinois divorces
Divorces occur every day throughout Illinois. In some cases, assets and liabilities are divided and the individuals part ways. However, in other cases, things are not so simple and one spouse has become dependent upon the other in order to maintain their standard of...
Alimony basics to consider in divorce
When Illinois couples consider divorce, there will likely be one spouse concerned about the need to receive support, and the other spouse concerned about having to pay support. Alimony laws vary among jurisdictions, and the rules for awarding alimony and calculating...
Can I avoid an order to pay alimony?
Once you are ordered by a judge in Illinois to pay alimony, your only option is to pay it or face serious consequences. However, before you ever get in front of a judge or into a divorce situation, there are things you can do to help reduce the chances you will be...