Bryan Wilson has been appointed to the Illinois State Bar Association Standing Committee on Legislation, which has the responsibility for the execution of the ISBA legislative program. For nearly 40 years, the Standing Committee on Legislation has been responsible for proposing the rules and regulations that govern the Illinois State Bar. Bryan will serve as one of 16 members who have demonstrated interest in issues affecting the legal profession and the administering of justice in…

Most family law attorneys use a well-worn script for their client intake process. But do they ask the right questions? Years of experience have taught Eva Kogut that there is a better way. The Typical Aproach When a client meets with an attorney for guidance on divorce, the discussion often centers on the facts regarding the process and possible outcomes in court. The attorney is trained to immediately present and explain various legal strategies for…

Kogut & Wilson is pleased to announce that Stephanie Tang has received the Illinois State Bar Association’s (ISBA) Young Lawyer of the Year Award for Cook County. Each year the ISBA Young Lawyers Division presents this award to two individuals, one who practices within Cook County and one outside the county. Nominated by numerous industry peers, Stephanie was recognized for her significant contributions as an outstanding young lawyer, including her achievements in the practice of…

IRMO Salvatore Muddies Child Support Modification Waters Up until Salvatore, a formerly unemployed spouse obtaining a full-time job was almost a guaranteed “substantial change in circumstances” that would warrant a modification of child support in court.  The Salvatore decision complicates this analysis by placing a greater focus on what was initially contemplated at the time the prior child support order was entered. Pertinent Facts: Three kids were born to the parties. The original Marital Settlement…

Many parents relocate their families over the summer – often from the city to the suburbs – as to not disrupt their children’s school year. But divorced parents may not realize their parenting agreement has specific provisions about where and when they move. Legal and physical custody provisions Divorce agreements in Illinois often address both legal and physical custody. Legal custody deals with the rights parents have to make major life decisions such as schooling…

Stephanie Tang will share insights on the options divorcing couples have for addressing joint property like the marital home as part of a webinar hosted by Guaranteed Rate later this month. During this hour-long program, Stephanie will discuss the pros and cons of the options divorcing couples have for the marital home, including selling, title transfers and refinancing. She will be joined by Michael Schenk, Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate. The webinar…

Is Cryptocurrency The New Swiss Bank Account?   Introduction Imagine you have a coin that is worth thousands of U.S. Dollars.  Except unlike the traditional coin that you can hold in your hand, this coin only exists digitally.  This is the concept behind Bitcoin, the first and most well-established cryptocurrency.  Cryptocurrency is a new class of assets that is becoming increasingly popular, not only in the United States, but across the world.  Cryptocurrency defies the…