Understanding the 2025 Changes to Illinois Divorce and Family Law

Some changes came to Illinois family law in 2025. In this episode, Kelly Garver and Attorney Gwendolyn J. Sterk chat about some of the updates to the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act (IMDMA) and explain what these changes mean.New relocation rules and how distance is now measuredImputing income for child support or maintenance casesWhat happens to parenting plans if a divorce is dismissed or the case is stoppedThe impact of incarceration on spousal maintenance, formerly known as alimonyChanges to confidentiality in court-ordered counseling sessionsLearn more about Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. at: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.sterkfamilylaw.com/⁠⁠⁠Sterk Family Law provides a full range of family law and estate planning services in Orland Park for clients in Will, Cook, and DuPage counties. The Sterk Family Law Group team provides a holistic approach to the practice of law and strives to not only service a client’s legal needs, but also help manage a client’s emotional and overall well-being by establishing connections with a vast network of counselors, support groups, and various other non-traditional service providers within local communities by way of the unique Resource Center. The Resource Center provides Sterk Family Law clients with access to other professionals to help prepare for the next step in their lives.************** This is a legal advertisement from Sterk Family Law Group, P.C. It does not constitute legal or medical advice and should not be construed as such. This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only.Keywords: Illinois divorce law updates 2025, IMDMA amendments, parenting plan law Illinois, child support changes 2025, spousal maintenance Illinois, Gwen Sterk, Sterk Family Law podcast, Illinois family law changes