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Deductibility of Spousal Maintenance

July 7, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Deductibility for Federal Tax Purposes For several years, the Internal Revenue Service allowed taxpayers who paid alimony to…

Can You Extend Child Support to Cover College?

May 14, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Illinois Law on Child Support Under Illinois law, parents have a duty to provide financial support for their child such that…

The Penalties That Can Be Assessed for Failure to Pay Child Support

March 13, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Court orders regarding the payment of child support are taken very seriously by the state of Illinois. These payments are ba…

Can I Get Temporary Child Support in a Family Law Case?

March 9, 2026 | Merel Family Law

In some pending family law cases, you may be worried about your financial picture when you have children involved. This can…

Understanding How To Modify Child Support In Illinois

January 19, 2026 | Merel Family Law

Child support is a critical component of ensuring the well-being of children whose parents are no longer together. In Illino…

Who Pays For College? Breaking Down Section 513 In Illinois And Child Support In Michigan

November 8, 2025 | Merel Family Law

Your child is a junior in high school. The college brochures are piling up on the kitchen counter, and so is the anxiety. Ch…

Alimony In 2025: How Remote Work And Dual Incomes Are Reshaping Spousal Support

October 31, 2025 | Merel Family Law

Alimony, or spousal support, has always been a complicated topic. For decades, courts have looked at one partner’s need and…

Will I Be Forced To Pay For My Child To Attend Private School?

August 7, 2025 | Merel Family Law

If your co-parent wants to enroll your child in private school and you do not agree, it’s natural to wonder whether a court…

How to Modify Child Support in Illinois

October 31, 2023 | Jonathan Merel

Child Support is a critical component of ensuring the well-being of children whose parents are no longer together. In Illino…

With Teen Parents, Who Is Responsible for Child Support?

September 30, 2021 | Jonathan Merel

When it comes to teen parents, child support is often complicated. Because the parents of the child may be considered minors…