Articles From Jon D. McLaughlin | Illinois State Bar Association

Child’s wishes under the IMDMA By Jon D. McLaughlin Child Law, February 2014 While a court should consider the preferences of the child in awarding custody, a court is not bound by that preference.

Exclusive possession under the IMDMA and IDVA By Jon D. McLaughlin Child Law, February 2014 The two statutes that a party may proceed under, the IMDMA and the IDVA, hold parties to different standards, and it may turn out that you are using the wrong statute for some of your cases.

Retroactivity of child support By Jon D. McLaughlin Child Law, August 2013 A look at a few situations where retroactive child support would be allowed.

Filing for divorce before residing in the state for 90 days By Jon D. McLaughlin & Alexander E. Preller Family Law, December 2010 The author makes the case that a petitioner may file a petition immediately after establishing residency in Illinois, without waiting for 90 days to pass.

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Mandatory arbitration clauses in employee manuals By Jon D. McLaughlin Labor and Employment Law, December 2006 A recent National Labor Relations Board (the “Board”) decision suggests that employers should review materials that they have distributed to their employees concerning mandatory arbitration.

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