Posts By: MICHAEL C CRAVEN

In Illinois, Circumstances When Alimony Payments Terminate

  A key issue in many Illinois divorces is alimony, which a party pays to the other, generally, once the legal proceedings are complete. Illinois’ statute on spousal maintenance requires a two-part analysis for awarding support. The court first makes a finding that alimony is appropriate and will then decide the terms and conditions.   However, parties are free to enter an agreement on the issue of spousal support whenever possible. Whether by h...   Read more ...  

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Can Child Support Be Taken out of SSDI?

If you pay child support pursuant to an Illinois court’s order in connection with a divorce or paternity case, you know how critical it is to comply with the terms. However, even when you understand your obligations and fully intend to live up to them, health-related circumstances can have a significant impact on your ability to support yourself – which also affects your ability to pay child support.   Fortunately, you may qualify to receive benefits under the federal Social ...   Read more ...  

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Who Gets to Keep Digital Assets in a Divorce?

As personal lives become increasingly intertwined with technology, it stands to reason parties will need to address the issue of digital assets when going through divorce in Illinois. Part of any dissolution proceeding is determining how to divvy up all property acquired during the marriage, so you must be prepared to consider items in electronic form, stored within the Cloud, or otherwise digital in nature. Ideally, you would want to attempt agreement on distribution of this uniqu...   Read more ...  

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Asset Division in a Divorce

Asset division in an Illinois divorce can be a complex and hotly contested issue. Hostile disagreements often develop between couples who have been married a long time or have accumulated significant property. However, disputes are common even in short-term marriages and cases involving lower net worth. The nature of certain assets means trying to divvy them up is complicated, impractical, or even impossible.   Fortunately, you can sidestep many of the potential problems b...   Read more ...  

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Religious Beliefs and Parenting Time Around the Holidays

With the holidays right around the corner, many Illinois families will be making plans on how to celebrate the festivities. For parents who share custody and visitation, termed allocation of parental responsibilities and parenting time under Illinois’ statute, this time of year can bring some challenges. Many of these special events are deeply rooted in religious beliefs, leading to such questions as:   How do we handle parenting time if we share the same faith?What if we come fro...   Read more ...  

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What Attorneys Should Know About Prenuptial Agreements

Published in the Monday November 2, 2020 edition of the Chicago Daily Law Bulletin Michael C. Craven, J.D., L.L.M. and C.P.A. is a partner at Harrison LLP. His practice focuses on complex divorce and family law litigation, mediation, and collaborative law cases. He can be reached at mcraven@harrisonheld.com. For my colleagues who do not practice family law, I would advise you to pay attention when your clients may need a prenuptial agreement and ...   Read more ...  

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