Did COVID-19 impact your wedding day? In between locking down a venue, rescheduling vendors and sending out another round of save-the-dates, it is important to revisit your negotiated and/or executed prenuptial agreement if circumstances have changed since the outbreak of COVID-19. The pandemic caused many economic changes for millions of people around the world. If you or your partner’s financial circumstances have changed since the negotiation of your prenuptial agreement, you both will need to…

Stephanie Tang addresses graying divorces in the May 2020 issue (Volume 28) of The Elder Law Journal.   In the article “The Spike in Silver Splitters: Examining Special Considerations for Graying Divorces,” Stephanie addresses the rise of graying divorces.   She examines and compares the trends of the phenomenon in various countries, investigates factors that contribute to graying divorces as well as offers recommendations and options to explore in the divorce process for individuals and attorneys alike.  Stephanie represents individuals in all aspects of family and matrimonial law proceedings. She strives to provide personalized attention to all of her…

Kogut and Wilson is proud to announce that Stephanie Tang has been named Secretary of the ISBA Family Law Section Council for 2020-2021. Stephanie is stepping into this new role after actively serving on the council since 2017. Previously, she acted as Chair of the Case Law Committee which summarizes recently published cases for family law practitioners and judges. The Family Law Section Council encourages and supports family law attorneys to practice with the utmost…

Has COVID-19 caused a change in your housing circumstances? Considering a move to avoid the condensed urban environment? Before finalizing any plans, divorced parents need to consider the specific provisions in their parenting agreement that deal with moving or relocation. The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act outlines that if the primary custodial parent wishes to relocate, he or she must give the other parent at least 60 days written notice if the move…

COVID-19 has disrupted everything: work, school, restaurants, and even outdoor spaces. But did you know COVID-19 can also impact your maintenance and/or child support obligations? If your income has been impacted by COVID-19, it is important to contact your attorney immediately to ensure your obligation does not accrue. The court does not recognize side agreements – this process must be memorialized by an agreement submitted to the court. The courts are considered “essential services” during…

In order to best serve her clients in financial litigation, Stephanie Tang has earned the title of Certified Financial Litigator (CFL) from the American Academy for Certified Financial Litigators.  This esteemed group of practitioners represent a highly dedicated collection of professionals practicing at an advanced level with regard to financial issues. The designation is earned through meeting established educational and ethical standards, completing training curriculum, successfully passing the examination and obtaining approval from the certification committee.  As a dedicated family law attorney, Stephanie Tang provides personalized attention to all of her…

Do you have a graduating high school senior? Between Zoom graduation ceremonies and drive-by graduation parties, it’s important to reach out to your attorney to discuss modifying child support to cover college costs. Child support doesn’t necessarily end once a child turns 18. A judge can order both parents to contribute to a child’s college expenses and looks to the factors found in the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to help make this…