Family law updateBy John H. MavilleGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, November 1999In IRMO Mathias, 304 Ill.App.3d 326, 237 Ill.Dec.525, 709 N.E.2d 994, we are reminded that §510(a) limits retroactive modification of child support to only those installments accruing after the date of filing of the petition for modification.
In re the marriage of GrunstenBy Jacqueline J. TorshenFamily Law, October 1999After over 21 years of marriage, Barbara Grunsten filed a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage against Richard Grunsten, citing irreconcilable differences.
The judge’s cornerFamily Law, October 1999Assignment: Trial judge, Domestic Relations Division, Circuit Court of Cook County
Recent casesBy Barry H. GreenburgFamily Law, October 1999In re Custody of K.P.L. a minor, 3rd District, Appellate No. 2-97-1107, filed April 16, 1999. This is an appeal from a decision granting custody of a child to its legal guardians pursuant to the guardian
Recent developments concerning the duty to disclose under Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213By Rhoda L. KernsFamily Law, October 1999Although some trial courts may be as lax in enforcing Illinois Supreme Court Rule 213 as they were in enforcing former Illinois Supreme Court Rule 220, the appellate courts are taking a hard line approach to ensure a more uniform interpretation and enforcement of the new rule.
Chairman’s columnFamily Law, May 1999Parentage cases. There is a reason they were called bastardy cases under the pre-1984 Act. In 25 years of family law practice I have seen lots of bitterness, recrimination, spiteful acts and vengeful, mean-spirited behavior.
Family law bytesFamily Law, May 1999Also online are public acts and bills: http://www.legis.state.il.us/publicacts/publicacts.html and http://www.legis.state.il.us/legisnet/legismain.html
How to subpoena mental health recordsBy Deanne MorganFamily Law, May 1999Your client petitioned the court for dissolution of his marriage and for custody of their two minor children.
Legislative updateBy Alan J. TobackFamily Law, May 1999As this issue goes to press, the Board of Managers of the Illinois Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers voted in its monthly meeting by a vote of 8 to 7 to oppose House Bill 377 regarding the representation of children during divorce proceedings.
Family law bytesBy David N. SchafferFamily Law, March 1999The following is a list of some helpful Web sites prepared for us by David Schaffer.
Family Law UpdateBy John H. MavilleGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, March 1999Effective June 30, 1998, Public Act 90-608 amended several sections of the Children and Family Services Act, the Juvenile Court Act of 1987, and other provisions.
Effective waiver of beneficial interests and expectancies in judgment of dissolution of marriageBy Timothy E. DugganGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 1999There are a number of cases in which a party fails to change his beneficiary designations after dissolution of marriage, leaving an ex-spouse as the designated beneficiary of life insurance, pension plan, or other asset.
Family law updateBy John H. MavilleGeneral Practice, Solo, and Small Firm, February 1999IMDMA § 503 has been amended, effective 7/1/99, by adding paragraph (2) to subsection (f) to provide that all pension benefits (including those under the Illinois Pension Code) acquired by either spouse after the marriage and before dissolution are presumed to be marital property. (P.A. 90-731)
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.
