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Detinue: A Remedy for Recovering Personal Property in Illinois When an Unmarried Ex Won’t Return the Dog! (Or Other Belongings) By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, September 2026 Dealing with family law matters that may involve contentious personal property issues necessitates knowing the difference between detinue and replevin actions. To bring a detinue claim, be sure to identify property with specificity, gather evidence of superior possessory right, make formal demand, file verified complaint, and be prepared to prove value. 
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, June 2015 The final column of the year from Chair Kelli Gordon.
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, May 2015 A message from Section Chair Kelli Gordon.
2 comments (Most recent May 9, 2015)
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, April 2015 A message from Section Chair Kelli Gordon.
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, March 2015 A message from Section Chair Kelli Gordon.
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, February 2015 A message from Section Chair Kelli Gordon.
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, December 2014 A message from Section Chair Kelli Gordon.
1 comment (Most recent December 17, 2014)
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, November 2014 A message from Family Law Section Chair Kelli Gordon.
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, October 2014 A message from Family Law Section Chair Kelli Gordon.
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, September 2014 Section Chair Kelli Gordon discusses SB3231, which just became law in August, and its impact on maintenance awards.
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Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, August 2014 An update on the rewrite of the Illinois Marriage & Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Chair’s column By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, July 2014 A message from Family Law Section Chair Kelli Gordon.
Dividing CRSS/FERS, TSP and military retirements By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, April 2014 Your soon-to-be-divorced client walks in and informs you that their spouse is in the military and they want a portion of their retirement. Now what?
Who is going to pay for college? By Kelli E. Gordon Family Law, August 2010 College expenses can really add up. This article offers some considerations when attempting to determine how parents can split the costs.
Minimum contacts with your out-of-state expert By Kelli E. Gordon Civil Practice and Procedure, May 2007 Hiring an expert from another state may subject you to jurisdiction in that state.

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