Info from the councilBy Michael A. FlemingFamily Law, February 1999Since the first newsletter, the council has met twice: in November, and again in December at the ISBA Midyear Meeting.
The Minear ruleBy Jerelyn D. MaherFamily Law, February 1999Child support awards are based on the obligor's net income as defined by section 505(a)(3) of the Illinois Marriage and Dissolution of Marriage Act.
Recent casesBy Michael A. FlemingFamily Law, February 1999Late 1998 was no exception to the rule that important family law opinions are handed down regularly throughout the year.