What family law practitioners need to know about cyberstalkingBy Marie K. SarantakisMay 2017 Today’s family law attorney must have a cursory understanding of the legal framework concerning privacy issues in order to adequately instruct their clients about actions for which they may be found civilly and/or criminally liable.
What needs to be in a good order of protection petition?By Sally K. KolbMarch 2017This article will help walk a practitioner through the process of fact-gathering, properly preparing and filing the Verified Petition for Order of Protection, and representing the Petitioner in an Emergency Order of Protection.
Why does maintenance terminate upon remarriage?By Matthew A. KirshNovember 2017The Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act is 40 years old. The world has changed. Societal norms have changed. Perhaps, in light of all this change, it is time to examine whether a change to the maintenance termination law is also appropriate.