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Articles From Jessica Patchik

Celebrity Death Match: 750 ILCS 5/512(b) vs. 750 ILCS 5/511(b) By Jessica Patchik Family Law, August 2023 A summary of a real-life modification to a parenting plan and child support.
Quadrennial Review Update: Child Support Advisory Committee Holds Town Hall Meetings By Jessica Patchik Family Law, September 2022 The second article in a series dedicated to demystifying the Child Support Advisory Committee mandated by 305 ILCS /12-4.20(c) and the quadrennial review of child support guidelines.
But Wait, There’s More… By Jessica Patchik Family Law, June 2022 The first in a series of columns dedicated to demystifying the Child Support Advisory Committee mandated by 305 ILCS /12-4.20(c) and the quadrennial review of child support guidelines.
Are You Interested? By Jessica Patchik Family Law, March 2021 Effective January 1, 2021, the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services stopped accounting for interest on child support arrearages.
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No DNA for You! By Jessica Patchik Family Law, March 2020 If a father has signed a voluntary acknowledgement, the Parentage Act does not give the court authority to order DNA testing after the fact.
A few things to consider when your client or opposing party is an Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services client By Jessica Patchik Family Law, April 2019 Tips for working with Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services clients.

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