In re Marriage of Linta

Illinois Appellate Court
Civil Court
Attorney's Fees
Citation
Case Number: 
2014 IL App (2d) 130862
Decision Date: 
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
District: 
2d Dist.
Division/County: 
Kane Co.
Holding: 
Affirmed.
Justice: 
HUTCHINSON
Nevada court entered judgment of dissolution, which incorporated marital settlement agreement (MSA) which contained a prevailing-party provision as to attorney fees. Parties and their minor children then relocated to Illinois and Nevada judgment was registered in Illinois. As a matter of Illinois public policy, MSA cannot preordain attorney fees to prevailing party in matters related to the best interests of children. (ZENOFF and BIRKETT, concurring.)