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Articles From Staci Balbirer

Chair Column By Staci Balbirer Family Law, November 2025 Spooky isn't just for Halloween! Learn more about what family law practitioners say is "spooky" about family law. 
Bridging the Gap: Why Seasoned Attorneys Should Bring Younger Attorneys Into the Courtroom By Staci Balbirer Family Law, October 2025 A note about the benefits of more experienced attorneys engaging with newer attorneys to provide mentorship and ensure professionalism and competency standards continue in the profession. 
Chair Column: Why AI Cannot Take the Place of a Family Law Attorney By Staci Balbirer Family Law, September 2025 A note from the Chair of the Family Law Section Council, exploring the role of AI in modern legal practice. 
Chair Column By Staci Balbirer Family Law, August 2025 A note from the Chair on how to avoid burn out in the final weeks of summer. 
Chair Column By Staci Balbirer Family Law, July 2025 A note from the new incoming Chair, Staci Balbirer, as she discusses her plans for the Family Law Section in the upcoming bar year. 
When the Child Brings a Parentage Case: The Applicable Authority By Staci Balbirer Family Law, December 2024 A look at 750 ILCS 46/602—Standing.
A ‘How-to’ on Challenging Paternity By Staci Balbirer Family Law, December 2023 While you may typically be retained on a parentage matter to establish paternity, it is important to know the steps to take if you are retained to challenge paternity.
Adjudicating a Parentage Matter—Without the Parent? By Staci Balbirer Family Law, April 2023 Steps to take when adjudicating parentage for a non-parent.
What to Know Before You Take a Hague Convention Case By Staci Balbirer Family Law, April 2022 Ten questions to ask when your client has a possible Hague Convention case.
Why the date we file a petition for dissolution of marriage just became Important By Staci Balbirer Family Law, May 2016 Clients need to understand that there can be a financially beneficial time to file for divorce, or to the contrary, to stay married.
The difficulty in understanding and applying Section 5/513(a)(1) of the IMDMA By Marc K. Schwartz & Staci Balbirer Family Law, June 2013 When attempting to calculate support for a disabled child, looking for guidance under the statute will leave you asking questions. This article will simplify how to calculate support and the options available to your client.

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