Tag Archives: Divorce Appeal

Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #10]

Posted on October 15th, 2012 by Burton S. Hochberg

Myth: Permanent maintenance is forever. Not true. Permanent maintenance, also known as indefinite maintenance, is modifiable based upon a substantial change in circumstances.  Under Illinois law, permanent maintenance abates upon the remarriage, cohabitation, or death of the recipient.  It is … Continue reading →

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Top Ten Myths in Illinois Divorce Cases [Myth #9]

Posted on October 1st, 2012 by Burton S. Hochberg

Myth: If I don’t like the outcome of my divorce trial, I can always modify it. The answer is, generally not.  Once a judgment is entered as a  result of a contested trial, child support and maintenance are not modifiable … Continue reading →

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