RelocationBy Erin WilsonApril 2020In In Re Marriage of Collingbourne, the Illinois Supreme Court further developed the five factors to balance in removal cases set forth in In re Marriage of Eckert.
Residential Parent Designation Ramifications Under the School CodeBy Fiona A. McCormick & Katherine A. McCollumJune 2020Putting together an allocation of parental responsibilities judgment takes a lot of time and consideration on the part of the attorneys and the clients.
Serving the Best Interests of a Child With Significant Developmental DelaysBy Margaret A. BennettMay 2020When representing the parent of a child with developmental delays, it is essential to consider the additional and complex issues that should be addressed as consideration in a memorandum of understanding, GAL report, allocation judgment, or marital settlement agreement.
Supporting the Illinois Bar Foundation’s Lincoln Legacy SocietyBy Hon. Edward J. Schoenbaum, (ret.)November 2020The Lincoln Legacy Society is the Planned Giving Program of the Illinois Bar Foundation, supporting the Foundation’s mission to administer access to justice programs throughout Illinois and offer financial aid to attorneys and their families during times of crisis.
Under the IMDMA, What Is the Well-Being of a Companion Animal?By Angela Peters & David HopkinsFebruary 2020Effective January 1, 2018, the Illinois General Assembly amended the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act to allow parties going through a divorce to petition the court for sole or joint possession of companion animals.
A Virtual Pro Bono Opportunity to Help Those in NeedBy Michael G. BergmannSeptember 2020Illinois Free Legal Answers is a virtual legal clinic where low-income Illinoisans can submit a question online to ask a pro bono lawyer for help with a civil legal issue.
The ‘What Was Contemplated…’ Virus Is Spreading—It Is Time to Mitigate!By Judge Arnold Blockman, (ret.)December 2020It is clear that many family court judges and family law attorneys defending child support and maintenance modification cases are using the “contemplation of the parties or the court” defense to avoid a finding of a substantial change of circumstances.
Where’s the Equity?By Ron CohenApril 2020A look at how Supreme Court Rule 13, 735 ILCS 5/2-1301, 735 ILCS 5/2-1302, 735 ILCS 5/2-1401, 750 ILCS 5/405, Supreme Court Rule 105, and the equitable powers inherent in all courts of general jurisdiction are used.
Zoom How-ToBy Maggie BennettApril 2020A step-by-step guide to using Zoom for video conferencing.