Chair’s’ columnBy Heather HurstDecember 2018A note from the chair, Heather Hurst.
Chair’s columnBy Heather HurstNovember 2018A note from the chair, Heather Hurst.
Chair’s columnBy Heather HurstSeptember 2018Heather Hurst, chair of the Family Law Section, introduces Sally K. Kolb, the section's secretary.
Chair’s columnBy Heather HurstAugust 2018A note from the Family Law Section Council chair, Heather Hurst.
Chair’s columnBy Heather HurstJuly 2018A note from the Family Law Section Council chair, Heather Hurst.
Chair’s columnBy Tamika WalkerJune 2018A message from Family Law Section Chair Tamika Walker as the 2017-18 bar year comes to a close.
Chair’s columnBy Tamika WalkerApril 2018A message from Family Law Section Chair Tamika Walker.
Chair’s columnBy Tamika WalkerMarch 2018Section Chair Tamika Walker shares her thoughts about pending legislation that, if passed, would affect family law.
Chair’s columnBy Tamika WalkerFebruary 2018A message from Family Law Section Chair Tamika Walker.
Chair’s columnBy Tamika WalkerJanuary 2018A message from Family Law Section Chair Tamika Walker.
Editor’s columnBy Matthew A. KirshFebruary 2018Editor Matt Kirsh points out an update to an article published last month in this newsletter.
Emergency planning for lawyersBy Lisa M. NyuliJuly 2018Creating a succession plan is critical in preparing for life events that result in the closure of your law practice.
Enforcement of prenuptial agreements following Kranzler and WoodrumBy Stephanie L. TangDecember 2018Two recent cases—In re Marriage of Woodrum and In re Marriage of Kranzler—help clarify the criteria courts will consider when determining enforceability of a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
Equitable estoppelBy Michael StraussJune 2018Equitable estoppel can be a powerful weapon to use under the correct facts to defend against past due child support.
HB 4113 – A giant step backwardsBy Bill ScottFebruary 2018Author Bill Scott argues HB 4113 effectively ignores the rights of the children of divorce and sets the progress made with the amended act back 30 years.
In re Marriage of Hodges: Equitable estoppel revisitedBy Arnold F. BlockmanSeptember 2018A summary of In re Marriage of Hodges, in which the court found equitable estoppel to be a valid defense to an enforcement proceeding to collect a child support arrearage.
IRMO of Goesel: The Supremes have spoken!By Jeanne M. ReynoldsJanuary 2018The Illinois Supreme Court recently resolved the burning issue of whether or not earned attorney fees are subject to disgorgement.
Making the recordBy Hon. Kevin T. BuschJanuary 2018While the reporter has a duty to take down all that is said, the true burden of making a record rests with us, the judges and attorneys. So what can we do to make a better record?
Mandatory Acknowledgement of Marital ResponsibilitiesBy Matthew A. KirshApril 2018Author Matt Kirsh satirically asks, "Wouldn’t it be nice if there was a form that both spouses are required to sign before obtaining a marriage license?"
New federal tax implications for maintenance payors and recipientsBy Stephanie CappsFebruary 2018Author Stephanie Capps provides a sample scenario to help determine the potential financial impact on divorcing parties when considering the combo of new maintenance guidelines and federal tax overhaul.
New programs in Cook County’s Domestic Relations DivisionBy Grace G. DicklerNovember 2018In light of recent changes in family law in Illinois and an uptick in the number of litigants navigating cases without assistance of an attorney, multiple committees have been assembled to ensure that Cook County's Domestic Relations Division offers programs and policies appropriate to meet the changing needs of families.
Not so fast, Buddy—Retirement and termination of maintenanceBy Marilyn F. Longwell & Anne L. MuellerSeptember 2018Not unlike the issue of the award of maintenance at the time of dissolution, the totality of the circumstances must be considered as to whether retirement justifies a termination of maintenance.
Parents are parents, right?By Tamika WalkerJune 2018A brief overview of representing a party in a same-sex marriage parenting case by Family Law Section Chair Tamika Walker
Personal goodwill: Can we limit the subjectivity?By James Arogeti, Tony Garvy, & Justin PelockApril 2018Because goodwill is a catch-all asset, the authors opine that identifiable intangible assets can be identified, valued, and classified as personal or enterprise assets.
Pet custody is coming to Illinois: Who will get Fido in the divorce?By Marie K. SarantakisMarch 2018Effective January 1, 2018, the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act nows require state courts to award custody of a marital companion pet after considering what is in the animal’s best interests.