Articles From Thomas A. Else

Case notes By Hon. John A. Wasilewski, Hon. Richard D. Russo, Jessica Koester, Hon. Thomas A. Else, Ava George Stewart, & Mark Kevin Wykoff Criminal Justice, June 2013 Recent cases of interest to criminal law practitioners.
Visitation standards in parentage vs. dissolution cases: Any difference? By Thomas A. Else Family Law, December 2010 The question of who has the burden of proof with respect to visitation, and what standard to apply, depends on whether the action is brought in a dissolution of marriage action, or a paternity case, and in what appellate district the case is located.
2 comments (Most recent December 29, 2010)
Property acquired in contemplation of marriage By Thomas A. Else Family Law, February 2010 In deciding whether property is marital or non-marital for purposes of allocation and division under the terms of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act, the statute itself is sometimes less than helpful.
1 comment (Most recent February 19, 2010)
The role of a Guardian Ad Litem in litigation: Not just a witness By Thomas A. Else, J.D. & Sean McCumber, J.D. Family Law, September 2008 The role a Guardian Ad Litem in custody litigation is sometimes confused as to whether the Guardian (GAL) may be allowed to both testify as a witness and to advocate on behalf of the children as an attorney participating in the litigation.
Contempt of Court: Is bad faith enough? By Thomas A. Else Family Law, September 2007 In many marital settlement agreements, the parties are required to engage in various complex acts in order to achieve the goals embodied in the agreement.

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