Court upholds support-arrearage payments at 60 percent of incomeBy Helen W. GunnarssonSeptember 2007Lawpulse, Page 454The third district upheld a ruling requiring an obligor to pay 60 percent of his income to pay off a child-support/maintenance arrearage totaling more that $200,000.
Defining a Child-Support Payor's "Net Income"By Gregory C. MaksimukSeptember 2007Article, Page 478What constitutes "net income" for purposes of calculating a payor's child-support obligation? A look at the cases.
2007 Spring Session RoundupBy Jim CovingtonAugust 2007Column, Page 408Highlights of this year's legislative session.
Putting a Spouse through SchoolBy H. Joseph GitlinJuly 2007Column, Page 386It's easier for courts to compensate a divorcing spouse who put a partner through school.
Stem Cells: A Lawyer's PrimerBy H. Joseph GitlinApril 2007Column, Page 208How much do you know about this important issue?
Jury trials for divorce?By Helen W. GunnarssonMarch 2007Lawpulse, Page 118An Illinois bill would bring jury trials back to contested divorce. The ISBA Family Law Section Council thinks that's a bad idea.
Another appellate court holds postdissolution order finality depends on SCR 304(a) findingJanuary 2007Illinois Law Update, Page 14On October 23, 2006, the Illinois Appellate Court, Fourth District, dismissed the respondent's appeal from the Circuit Court of Vermilion County's dismissal of her post-dissolution petition to modify maintenance because the circuit court's order was not final and appealable.
Don't Take Sides in a DivorceBy H. Joseph GitlinJanuary 2007Column, Page 48Lawyers serve their clients best when they are objective advocates, not sympathizing moralists.
Courts have new powers regarding children's health insurance in divorces -PA 094-0923November 2006Illinois Law Update, Page 584Recently, the Illinois General Assembly amended section 505.2 of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act in by adding paragraph (2.5) to subsection (c) in order to ensure health insurance is provided for children of divorce in an equitable manner. 750 ILCS 5/505.2(c)(2.5).
The Misuse of Mediation in Joint Parenting AgreementsBy Alison G. TuroffOctober 2006Article, Page 546What happens when parties empower the mediator not only to help resolve disputes, but also to investigate and punish breaches of the agreement?
Reasonable Fees in Dissolution of Marriage CasesBy Donald C. SchillerSeptember 2006Article, Page 474A look at what the cases say about what constitutes a "reasonable" attorney fee in a divorce proceeding.
Correspondence from Our ReadersAugust 2006Column, Page 394Nothing beats voir dire for learning about jurors; Whatis a rule of thumb?
Supreme court to rule on putative father registryBy Helen W. GunnarssonAugust 2006Lawpulse, Page 398Some say the registry protects adoptive parents and children from belated, unwelcome interest by a biological dad. Others say it unfairly cuts a birth father out of his child's life.
Rule of ThumbBy H. Joseph GitlinJuly 2006Column, Page 384The phrase has its origins in legalized wife beating. Or does it?
What to Do When There's No "I Do"By Helen W. GunnarssonJune 2006Article, Page 292Experienced practitioners offer pointers about protecting unmarried clients' rights to custody and property in the face of a breakup or legal challenge.
Bad WordsBy H. Joseph GitlinApril 2006Column, Page 208Why say "dissolution of marriage" when "divorce" says it more clearly?
New rules expedite custody casesBy Helen W. GunnarssonApril 2006Lawpulse, Page 166On February 10, 2006, the Illinois Supreme Court issued new rules that will dramatically change procedures in child custody cases. The rules are contained in new Article IX of the Supreme Court Rules and are effective July 1, 2006.
Probate Act section should be read independently of IMDMAApril 2006Illinois Law Update, Page 174On February 2, 2006, the Illinois Supreme Court affirmed the decision of the Illinois Appellate Court, Third District, reversing and remanding the Circuit Court of LaSalle County's dismissal of a petition for guardianship of a child.
Trial court granted broad discretion in dissolution of marriage decisionsApril 2006Illinois Law Update, Page 174On February 1, 2006, the Illinois Appellate Court, Fifth District, affirmed the decision of the Circuit Court of St. Clair County, dividing the marital estate of Mark and Peggy Hubbs and awarding child support.
Family Law and the New Bankruptcy CodeBy John J. JohnstonMarch 2006Article, Page 128The new Code amendments have a major impact on family law - here are key provisions, issues, and strategies.
Maintenance: be careful what you ask - and don't ask - forBy Helen W. GunnarssonFebruary 2006Lawpulse, Page 62In two separate cases, the fourth district upheld maintenance awards 1) even after one recipient's remarriage and 2) despite another's request that the court "deny maintenance to the Petitioner and Respondent."
