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Potential Changes to the Maintenance Statute in Illinois

Katz & Stefani

Illinois House Bill 4759 (“Bill”) was recently introduced suggesting changes to the maintenance statute under the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act. The proposed change to the statute presents a major shift in considering a spouse’s fault when setting maintenance or alimony.

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What You Need to Know When Hiring a Personal Property Appraiser

Anubis Appraisal and Estate Services

Reasons of valuations for tangible property can include estate and probate purposes, equitable distribution, insurance coverage, charitable donations, dissolution of marriage, and bankruptcy. As a personal property appraiser, my role encompasses tangible property including fine art, antiques, furniture, and collectibles.