Changes in Divorce Laws 2014

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In 2014 divorce laws are changing, be sure to check with an attorney or contact your Government site to see where you can review the new changes to the old antiquated laws. Although you may not agree if you've been counting on spousal support or alimony for a lifetime, it's about to come to a screeching halt in 2014.

Colorado's new laws are effective as of 2014 and the family law judge actually has a formula to figure how long alimony might last and what will be the specified amount of alimony paid by a spouse.  It appears these law may be in the grey area, because depending upon circumstance in the marital relationship, it's sort of up to the judge to make a final decision.

Colorado is restructuring their child support guidelines, so it's very important to study the new changes before you file for divorce or actually end up in divorce court.

Illinois is another State that has been restructuring their family laws in 2013 and 2014.  Here will be the major changes to the old outdated divorce laws.  

The five areas to be addressed in Illinois are:

• Change Illinois to allow for “no grounds” divorce.
• Judgments for Divorce will be issued within 90 days of filing.
• Move away from the percentage formula for child support and towards shared income approach.
• Maintenance awards will be explained in writing.
• Reallocation of parental time and responsibilities.

Another area to be concerned with is the Obamacare laws - areas that may prove very difficult to change or correct would be birth of a child, death, etc...  Adding an infant may result in higher premium payments, but there may be a possibility of getting a tax credit too!  The law is very confusing for consumers, insurers and those outsiders such as IRS who is in charge of implementing our healthcare.

Best advice, if you're contemplating divorce check with an accountant or have a consultation with an attorney before you file your divorce papers.  Many changes have occurred in our States and many couples will be absolutely shocked at the changes, so take your time and do your homework first.  

Kansas, Florida and New York are a few more States who are revising their family laws.  

No doubt these old grandfather family laws needed a face lift because both spouses work in many families and depend upon childcare services or schools to raise their children.  

As Always,

Little Tboca